TERMIUM Plus®

The Government of Canada’s terminology and linguistic data bank.

PARENTIFICATION [1 record]

Record 1 2024-01-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Sociology of the Family
  • Sociology of Human Relations
  • Sociology of Childhood and Adolescence
DEF

The action or process of causing a child or adolescent to assume duties or responsibilities in the home that are typically undertaken by parents ...

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sociologie de la famille
  • Sociologie des relations humaines
  • Sociologie de l'enfance et de l'adolescence
CONT

La parentification de l'enfant peut se définir comme le processus interne à la vie familiale qui amène un enfant ou un adolescent à prendre des responsabilités plus importantes que ne le voudraient son âge et sa maturation dans un contexte socioculturel et historique [...]

Spanish

Save record 1

Copyright notice for the TERMIUM Plus® data bank

© Public Services and Procurement Canada, 2024
TERMIUM Plus®, the Government of Canada's terminology and linguistic data bank
A product of the Translation Bureau

Features

Language Portal of Canada

Access a collection of Canadian resources on all aspects of English and French, including quizzes.

Writing tools

The Language Portal’s writing tools have a new look! Easy to consult, they give you access to a wealth of information that will help you write better in English and French.

Glossaries and vocabularies

Access Translation Bureau glossaries and vocabularies.

Date Modified: