Problems of Reversed Roles in the Family: Necessary Knowledge of the Teacher and Measures to Help Parentalized Students

Keywords: family role reversal, parentification, teacher role, diagnosis, assistance for parentified students; Research objectives (aims) and problem(s): The aim of this article is to examine the phenomenon of parentification, exploring its concept, characteristics, underlying causes, and both short-term and long-term consequences. Special attention is given to the imperative of spreading awareness of this phenomenon among educators. The research questions addressed include: What defines role reversal in families and what are its repercussions? How can teachers leverage specialized knowledge to implement support measures in schools? Research methods: The article takes a theoretical and review-based approach, employing methods such as analysis of scientific literature and examination of existing data. Structure of the article: The author delves into the phenomenon of parentification, beginning with an exploration of its definition and classification, while also considering the mechanisms that contribute to its occurrence. Additionally, she underscores its significance for the child’s present and future functioning, with both immediate and long-term consequences. https://zenodo.org/communities/letscare/records?q=&l=list&p=1&s=10&sort=newest