Role reversal occurs when children are expected to be sensitive to and responsible for the happiness and emotional well-being of the parents, a role expectation of parents towards children (Bavolek, 1984). Parental role reversal may result from emotional deprivation that adults experienced early in their own lives for which they attempt to compensate by turning to their children. When these needs are not met by their children, parents may resort to physical or emotional abuse.
While not a cause of child abuse, research has demonstrated a significant relationship between substance abuse and physical abuse. In a review of 190 randomly selected records from the caseload of a large juvenile court, researchers found that 67% of the cases involved
While not a cause of child abuse, research has demonstrated a significant relationship between substance abuse and physical abuse. In a review of 190 randomly selected records from the caseload of a large juvenile court, researchers found that 67% of the cases involved