Separation or divorce brings numerous significant changes at both relational and organizational levels of family life, including changes in the roles of family members and parental responsibilities. The thesis focuses on the changes that occur within a family following the separation or divorce of parents, particularly on the reorganization of family roles, relationships among family members, and the distribution of parental responsibilities. The thesis also explores potential factors or strategies within the family that help children maintain their primary role – the role of a child. In the theoretical part, the thesis describes the reorganization of the family, the roles and relationships of family members, developmentally appropriate tasks for children, and parenting after separation or divorce. It also examines the phenomenon of parentification, which occurs when the roles of children and parents are reversed. In the empirical part of the research, a qualitative analysis of eight interviews was conducted with individuals who experienced parental separation or divorce during childhood to explore how children experienced and understood the changes in roles, tasks, and parental responsibilities. The research shows that a good relationship between parents after separation or divorce is crucial for ensuring that the changes resulting from the reorganization of the family are minimal or not burdensome for children.
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