... developing not only emotional problems but physical problems, as well. These problems range from the inability to establish rewarding long-term relationships to difficulty facing reality, traceable to early familial experiences. In many ways, childhood is abbreviated for children whose parents are alcoholics. They learn to parcel out feelings to avoid upsetting the alcoholic parent or to avoid being held responsible ... , engaged in a struggle to control an uncontrollable situation. As a result, the methods utilized by affected children to cope with their parent's alcoholism initiates a ...

• Word Count: 1037
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

... developing not only emotional problems but physical problems, as well. These problems range from the inability to establish rewarding long-term relationships to difficulty facing reality, traceable to early familial experiences. In many ways, childhood is abbreviated for children whose parents are alcoholics. They learn to parcel out feelings to avoid upsetting the alcoholic parent or to avoid being held responsible ... , engaged in a struggle to control an uncontrollable situation. As a result, the methods utilized by affected children to cope with their parent's alcoholism initiates a ...

• Word Count: 1037
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: Undergraduate