I think it’s highly inappropriate for Clarissa to be using her 12-year-old as a sounding board/therapist. What can I do to convey this to my sister without risking a blowup with her?

My niece recently asked how I would deal with a man who has a fear of commitment.

I think it’s inappropriate for Clarissa to be using her 12-year-old as a sounding board/therapist, burdening Bella with having to deal with issues she isn’t emotionally equipped to handle (nor should she be at this point!)..