This is because these children often take the role of caretaker and are forced to put the parent’s needs first. Or if the child was a mediator to their adult parents when they were fighting, the child may unconsciously develop the understanding that it is their job to fix everything and...
For example, a codependent parent might complain to their child about an adult relationship they're in and expect the child to comfort them. Being overly involved in the child's life Because the codependent parent feels like their entire self-worth is wrapped up in their child, they're typic...