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Wood, Barbara L. – 1982
To defend against the instability and dishonesty of his family life, the child of an alcoholic parent may adopt the role of the hero--a highly conforming, highly achieving "good child" who seeks to redeem his family and himself through his accomplishments. Children of alcoholics adhere to their childhood roles as adults and may even…
Descriptors: Adults, Alcoholism, Child Role, Counselor Client Relationship
