Parentification
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Parentification is a noun meaning (sociology, psychology) A process of role reversal whereby a child is obliged to act as a parent to its own parent or sibling.
Meaning
(sociology, psychology) A process of role reversal whereby a child is obliged to act as a parent to its own parent or sibling.
Synonyms for parentification
Depending on context, synonyms include parentization.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include reparenting, babyfication, adultification, childification, transference, depatriarchalization.
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