Psychology of People Who Raised Their Siblings (Parentification Explained)

Описание: You're 8 years old, but you're the one making sure your younger siblings eat breakfast. You're 12, checking homework and packing lunches. You're 15, and everyone calls you "the responsible one." But nobody calls it what it is: parentification.

This video explores the psychology of people who raised their siblings — who became the third parent when they should've been kids themselves.

We break down:
What parentification is and why it's often praised but psychologically harmful
How compulsive responsibility develops in parentified children
The long-term effects: anxiety, depression, difficulty in relationships
Why you learned that worth = usefulness and love = being needed
The concept of ambivalent attachment (loving your family but resenting what you lost)
How parentified kids become parentified adults
What healing looks like and how to start recognizing the pattern

If you raised your siblings, became your parent's emotional support, or felt like the family's third parent — you're not broken. You adapted. And recognizing this pattern is the first step to breaking it.

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🎓 RESEARCH MENTIONED:
Dr. Gregory Jurkovic - Parentification research
American Journal of Family Therapy - Long-term effects study
Journal of Child and Family Studies - Acknowledged vs unacknowledged parentification

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💬 If you've experienced parentification, drop a comment. What was the hardest part? The fact that you can't be mad at anyone? Or that you still feel responsible even now? You're not alone.

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