Seven of the behaviors were endorsed by between 40 and 60 % of the respondents (made child choose, asked child to keep secrets, tried to turn against other parent, required favoritism of child,
upset child affectionate with other parent, encouraged reliance on himself or herself, confided in child).
Despite their growing independence most
children will still be very
affectionate with their parents and many will get
upset when their parents leave them, even if it's only for a minute.