Lesson 31: Parents and Children - Slide 8
Roles Are Assigned Or Assumed
- Parents give us roles because they see us a certain way
- We assume roles because we are comfortable behaving a certain way and get positive feedback
- ‘Baby’ of the family avoids responsibilities
- ‘Bossy’ one barks orders
- ‘Quiet’ one offers no suggestions yet feels unheard
- ‘Rebel’ threatens to walk away
- ‘Dependable’ one picks up the pieces
Notes:
Pg. 53-54, “Taking Care of Parents Who Didn’t Take Care of You,” Eleanor Cade, Hazelden, , Center City, Minnesota, 2002, The Cade Group, Inc.
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