noun
adult child; adult children; adult survivor of a dysfunctional family
Refers to adults who experienced childhood trauma from growing up in a dysfunctional or abusive family environment, such as with alcoholic parents. The term is used in psychological and self-help contexts.
彼女はアダルトチルドレンのための自助グループに参加している。
She attends a self-help group for adult children.
Adult children often suffer from childhood trauma.