Originally Posted by mallowcup
This is why I don't appreciate the negative implication that enablement is a weakeness. Enablement is often the only choice a child has with a parent. A small child has no choice but to enable a drunk parent. It may need to be corrected as an adult, but it was a mode of survival at one time.
I think what I'm getting at is what does the sober parent owe a child so they don't need "correction" as an adult? I understand what you're saying if both parents are alcoholic, but what if one isn't?