Cedric, 13, is the oldest child in his family. His father is…
Cedric, 13, is the oldest child in his family. His father is an alcoholic and becomes abusive when he drinks. Cedric’s mother depends on him for protection from his father. She also uses him as a confidant and “sounding board” for her inner most thoughts and beliefs. From a young age, Cedric’s mother depended on him for emotional support. She says of her son, “I do not know what I would have done without my son. He has raised his brother and two sisters. He has always been there for me, protecting me from my husband and his father. He is everything to me.” Cedric’s role in the family is what?
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