Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Parentified children are made to take on adults' logistical and emotional responsibilities. These can include looking after their ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Most of us have fond childhood memories, but sometimes, looking back reveals not everything was as it seemed. If you’ve ever ...

Parentification — the process of forcing a child to take on the role of a supportive adult within their family — can seem like a confusing term at first. Rather than a process in which kids learn ...

Millions of children worldwide are quietly stepping into adult roles long before they’re ready—carrying the weight of family finances, emotions, and responsibilities meant for their parents. It’s ...

Adolescence is a liminal stage—it is the transitional threshold between childhood dependence and adult responsibility. The hard part is knowing when you've arrived. That questioning sentiment seems ...

Parenting isn’t an easy job — you’re forced to deal with your own needs, manage your kids’ needs, and figure out the flurry of other work, life, and family responsibilities that need your attention.

The 2006 comedy “Failure to Launch,” starring Matthew McConaughey and Sarah Jessica Parker, chronicles the life of a 35-year-old man still living with his parents and enjoying that lifestyle just a ...

4. Family and community responsibility is central Adulthood in Namibia does not primarily center on personal independence, but instead on caring for the wider community. An adult is someone who can ...