The term “default parent” may be relatively new, but default parenting has existed for centuries. I think it’s safe to assume early humans did something similar, with one parent as the default. If you are new to the term, a default parent is the one primarily responsible for the children’s emotional, physical, and logistical needs. If you are asking yourself if you are the default parent, chances are you aren’t. Default parents know who they are. Now, don’t get me wrong: this primary responsibility comes with so much beauty and good. Yet, oftentimes parents in this position aren’t grateful or…
