The complex emotions (love, resentment, duty) that arise when adult children must care for aging parents.
Which are you focusing on? (e.g., estranged siblings, mother-daughter tension, or generational divides)
A villainous parent or a rebellious child is uninteresting if they are one-dimensional. Even the most toxic family members usually believe they are acting out of love or protection.
We are fascinated by what happens in other people’s homes, often finding validation for our own issues or comfort in seeing that others have it worse. Key Elements of Compelling Family Drama