Julie's parents got a divorce six months ago. Since then, her mother has had to go to work and when she is home, she seems unable to function the way she did when they were all living together as a family. Julie has taken on the role of parent for her two younger brothers and often makes the meals, cleans the house, and does the family laundry. Jurkovic would call Julie:

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Julie has taken on the responsibilities of a parent, such as making meals and doing household chores, which is known as parentification.

Julie's Parents Got a Divorce Six Months Ago