A child who had to act as the adult, leading to deep-seated resentment or a "fixer" complex later in life [3].
The family member who controls information (e.g., "Don't tell your father about the debt; it'll kill him") [1]. 2. Common Conflict Engines
Instead of two people fighting, they use a third person to communicate or vent, creating a "triangle" of instability [1]. 4. Storyline Prompts
A natural disaster or financial collapse forces estranged family members to live under one roof [4].
