Adoption Quarterly· 2026Q2
The Hidden Reality of Child-to-Parent Aggression Involving Adopted Children Aged 10 and Under
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Short summary
Child-to-parent aggression (CPA) occurs in children aged 10 and under, contrary to the focus on adolescents, and is often hidden within societal and systemic frameworks, causing significant psychological and emotional distress to adopters.
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Key points
- Child-to-parent aggression (CPA) is present in adopted children aged 10 and under.
- CPA in younger children is often hidden by societal and systemic factors.
- Adopters experience significant psychological and emotional impacts from hidden CPA.
- There is a need for recognition of CPA in younger children and tailored systemic support.
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Abstract
Current research on child-to-parent aggression (CPA) focuses on adolescents, despite evidence that such behaviors emerge earlier. This study conducted in the United Kingdom (UK) explored CPA from the perspective of adopters of children aged 10 years and under. Fifteen semi-structured interviews were conducted using Reflexive Thematic Analysis (RTA; Braun & Clarke, Citation2024). Themes highlighted the multiple ways that CPA is hidden within societal and systemic frameworks, contributing to psychological and emotional impacts on adopters. Clinical and policy implications highlight the need for recognition of CPA in younger children and tailored systemic support.
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