The mother may see her daughter as her best friend or peer. She may set up her daughter to take over her role. Or she may be absent due to work or illness. The father is usually rigid, restricts activities of victim, interaction with daughter suggests romantic involvement, behaves in a childlike manner or takes full responsibility for the children even though the mother is in the home. Father and mother may experience extreme marital conflicts, although they may be silent.
Children begin parenting the parents and parents compete for the children s attention.
The child s first statement is usually sketchy and incomplete or even just a hint about the problem. Striking fear of a person or place. If the child is asked if they were touched by someone, they will reply with an uncalled for response. Unreasonable fear of a physical or dental exam. Drawings that are in red and black or scary.