parentification
Type: Concept
As of November 2026, parentification has been mentioned in one podcast episode on SmartLess (Apr 2025).
Parentification or parent–child role reversal is the process of role reversal whereby a child or adolescent is obliged to support the family system in ways that are developmentally inappropriate and overly burdensome. For example, it is developmentally appropriate for even a very young child to help adults prepare a meal for the family to eat, but it is not developmentally appropriate for a young child to be required to provide and prepare food for the whole family alone.
| Mentioned in | 1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Apr 2025 on SmartLess |
| Field | Psychology, Family Studies |
Who talks about parentification on podcasts?
Jason Bateman brought up parentification; the most recent mention was Apr 2025 on SmartLess.
- Amy Poehler | SmartLess on SmartLess (Apr 2025) — Jason Bateman
What is parentification mentioned alongside?
parentification is most often mentioned alongside Will Arnett, Comedy Central and Detroit.
Mentioned together: Will Arnett, Comedy Central, Detroit, Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre (UCB), Rachel Dratch, Meryl Streep, Good Night Oscar, Orlando, Sean Hayes, Amazon Amanda