Dysfunctional family relationships from "summary" of The Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls
The Walls family is unlike any other. The parents, Rex and Rose Mary, have a tumultuous relationship that often spills over onto their children. Rex is an alcoholic who can't hold down a job, while Rose Mary is an artist more focused on her work than her responsibilities as a mother. Their dysfunction is evident in the way they prioritize their own needs over those of their children. The children, including the author, Jeannette, are left to fend for themselves in many ways. They often go hungry, wear dirty clothes, and live in squalor. Their parents seem unconcerned with their well-being, more interested in their own pursuits than in providing a stable and nurturing environment for their children. The lack of bo...
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