parentification
nounEtymology From parent + -ification.
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Human sciences, Psychology, Sciences, Social science, Sociology A process of role reversal whereby a child is obliged to act as a parent to its own parent or sibling.
- Related terms
- parentify
noun
Etymology From parent + -ification.
Human sciences, Psychology, Sciences, Social science, Sociology A process of role reversal whereby a child is obliged to act as a parent to its own parent or sibling.
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