Being the Family Scapegoat or Problem Child: Honesty About Dysfunction
Being the Family Scapegoat or Problem Child is a psychological role assigned by dysfunctional family systems to a member who serves as the designated carrier of the group’s conflict and shame. This individual is typically not the source of the dysfunction but is selected because they are emotionally perceptive, sensitive, or unwilling to conform to the family’s denial and lies. Key …
