Incest is a complex and deeply sensitive subject that spans biological, psychological, legal, and sociological dimensions. Most societies define it as sexual activity between close relatives, such as parents and children or siblings The Universal Taboo
The prohibition of incest is one of the most widespread cultural taboos. Several theories explain its existence: Biological/Inbreeding Theory
This is a storyline where the parents weren't abusive, but they weren't present either. This creates the "neglect of the ordinary."
Capitalism and family do not mix, but they always try. Succession , Empire , and Ozark all hinge on the idea that money can be weaponized as love. When a parent controls the purse strings, "I love you" becomes "I bought you."
While often a "silent emergency" due to secrecy and shame, research suggests incest is more common than historical estimates suggested. Statistics