The function of the child alter in DID is typically to handle abuse that the host is unable to handle.

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The child alter in DID (Dissociative Identity Disorder) often takes on the role of handling the abuse and trauma that the host is unable to handle. They may also have different personalities depending on the age they were when the trauma occurred. The child alters may remain frozen at that age and may exhibit childlike behaviors and emotions.

The Function of the Child Alter in DID Is Typically