Covert incest

A form of emotional abuse where a parent seeks emotional support from their child, which would typically be provided by another adult. This dynamic can lead to significant psychological effects on the child, potentially persisting into adulthood and mimicking the effects of actual incest, though usually to a lesser degree. Covert incest primarily affects children who are placed in inappropriate emotional roles by their parents, leading to long-term emotional and psychological challenges.

Covert incest was discovered on May 30th 2022 and it currently has a search volume of 0-100 with a growth of +16%.