How might a family begin to reverse family conflict and
promote healthy relationships? Check all that apply.
The following passage highlights some causes of family
conflict between parents and their children:
One or both parents use the threat or application of
physical violence as the primary means of control.
Children may have to witness violence, may be forced to
participate in punishing siblings, or may live in fear of
explosive outbursts. One or both parents are unable to
provide, or threaten to withdraw, financial or basic
physical care for their children. Similarly, one or both
parents fail to provide their children with adequate
emotional support. One or both parents exert a strong
authoritarian control over the children. Often these
families rigidly adhere to a particular belief (religious,
political, financial, personal). Compliance with role
expectations and with rules is expected without any
flexibility,
- "Dysfunctional Family Relationships,"
Brown Universitu
Parents can communicate affectionately rather than
use physical coercion,
Parents can show empathy to their children and
provide support when needed.
Parents can expect their children to remain
compliant to strict rules.
Parents can encourage children to show love for
each other.
Parents can provide emotional support on rare
occasions when required.