Unlike other forms of incest, emotional incest isnt physical orsexual.
Children should not be trying to fill adult roles.
They need to be developing themselves, not helping adults develop.
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Further, Dr. Daramus explains that children know that they arent able to do adult jobs.
Dr. Daramus explains that while children canand shouldhave some responsibilities, they need to be age-appropriate.
Children need space to be kids and mess up.