When Your Parent Drinks Too Much (1987)

Features Alan Thicke. The film explores the struggles faced by children of alcoholic parents, highlighting the emotional turmoil and chaos within seemingly normal families. It emphasizes the importance of recognizing alcoholism as a disease and the impact it has on family dynamics. The narrative provides insights into the feelings of loneliness, shame, and frustration experienced by children, while also offering coping strategies such as the “three C’s”: you didn’t cause it, you can’t control it, and you can’t cure it. The film encourages open communication and seeking support from others, like counselors or peer groups, to navigate the challenges of living with an alcoholic parent.

Keywords
alcoholism, children, family dynamics, emotional turmoil, coping strategies, three C’s, communication, support groups

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