Some Roles Children Play in Their Families.

Rollins, Nancy; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ084967

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Publication Date: 1973

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Some Roles Children Play in Their Families

Rollins, Nancy; And Others

Journal of the American Academy of Child Psychiatry, 12, 3, 511-530, Jul 73

A child patient may play one of several fixed roles in the family. As scapegoat, his shortcomings are emphasized; as baby, his dependence, weakness, and immaturity are rewarded; as pet, love and praise, some undeserved, are won; and, as peacemaker, he must promote peace at the cost of suppressing his own feelings. (ST)

Descriptors: Child Role, Emotional Development, Family Problems, Family Relationship, Parent Child Relationship, Psychiatry, Young Children

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