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The Role of Role Reversals in Parent-Infant Research
Role reversals in parent-infant relationships can start at a very young age. Infants intuitively assess if the caregiver is capable of providing safety, leading to the child adjusting their behavior to cope with the caregiver's emotional state. If the parent is anxious, depressed, or has unresolved trauma, the child may need to adapt and shape themselves to manage the caregiver's emotional cues.