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Wood, Barbara L. – 1984
Children of alcoholic parents often defend against family instability by adopting roles (hero, scapegoat, lost child, mascot) which bring a semblance of stability to the family. While one role may seem to dominate the character of an individual child, all four roles may be seen in the same child; at times conditions may cause an exchange of roles.…
Descriptors: Adults, Alcoholism, Behavior Problems, Child Role
