Deputy Parent

An African term Ref. Southern Africa that is used to refare to the first-born child, Mainly towards first-born daughters. The term is used because First-borns usually take the role as an auxiliary parent or caretaker for their younger siblings, often bearing the same emotional and Physical responsibility as the actual parents.

Eg. I never catch a break at home. My parents are never around so as the Deputy Parent, I have to do everything.

Eg. She's the deputy parent.