Trustless

To children parents and the rest of the family is like a strong steady system who they can always count on, find help and support no matter the circumstances. They know that no matter what happens, no matter how great and silly their fears are, they are safe and not alone.

However, if something changes, something collapses, they are betrayed or laughed at or not taken seriously, the children don't trust them anymore. Next time something happens they're not sure if they can rely on their family to help them. And if the system they could always count on is cracked, then who else can they turn to...