Stably-Remitted Parents Research Paper

A teenage girl stands across from a woman in a nice suit. The woman holds a clipboard as the teenager nervously plays with her necklace. Her thoughts and heart races as she thinks of the fate of her two younger sisters. The woman asks questions about her mother; “Has your mom ever hit you?” Her stomach tightens, “No, ma’am.” More questions fly her way as she lies, over and over again. “No. My mother doesn’t scream at us.”, “My mother is perfect.” Soon, the questions are over and she looks at her mother’s face, once angry, now satisfied with her answers. She then looks at her sisters and hugs them both tightly as she feels the room closing in. She sighs, knowing that their stuck. Almost everyday on the news you hear another story about kids being taken away from their parents. There are kids that get away from their parents, and there are kids that are stuck in a bad place. Some kids want to get away from their parents, but are too …show more content…
“Children of stably-remitted parents had more psychological distress, physical problems and distress” than other children. Kids of those who suffer from depression tend to go through more than those who don’t; they are known to take more responsibility which can cause unneeded stress on the child. Mood disorders like bipolar disorder or depression can often affect the mood of the entire family(Nadelson, 38). This can cause more arguments among family members, which can lead to added tension, stress, and/or abuse. Children and teens get very little emotional help due to taking care of an emotional roller coaster at home which can lead to difficulty building relationships( ). Children and teens usually end up caring for their parents’, feeling responsible for them which can lead to stress and lack of work on their own life. Mental illnesses are toxic for families, especially for