In homes where the father suffers from PTSD, normal adolescent tendencies towards separation and rebellion can combine with the children’s need to distance themselves from the veteran’s agony or anger. Problems arise when the children’s need for distance or self-assertion takes the form of rejection or disregard for the veteran.

"Vietnam Wives: Facing the Challenges of Life with Veterans Suffering Post-Traumatic Stress", by Aphrodite Matsakis