Growing Up in Reverse - 30/10/25
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Children often grow up believing their parents are invincible—superheroes who can see, know, and fix everything. But what happens when those roles shift, and children find themselves guiding the very people meant to guide them? Across cultures and families, caregiving sometimes flows in surprising directions, with roles shifting between generations and among siblings. Popular media sources capture these reversals with striking honesty, offering glimpses into the humor, tenderness, resentment, and resilience that can coexist in these relationships. This month’s Media Forum highlights 2 powerful stories that invite us to reflect on how love and responsibility intertwine when children and adolescents step into caregiving roles earlier than expected.
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| Disclosure: Misty C. Richards and Justin Schreiber have reported no biomedical financial interests or potential conflicts of interest. |
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