Family conflicts

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Family conflicts

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Conflict can happen when family members have
different views or beliefs that clash. Sometimes
conflict can occur when people misunderstand each
other and jump to the wrong conclusion. Issues of
conflict that are not resolved peacefully can lead to
arguments and resentment.A

3.

It is normal to disagree with each other
from time to time. Occasional conflict is
part of family life. However, ongoing
conflict can be stressful and damaging to
relationships. Some people find it difficult
to manage their feelings and become
intentionally hurtful, aggressive or even
violent.

4.

Communicating in a
positive way can help
reduce conflict so that
family members can reach
a peaceful resolution. This
usually means that
everyone agrees to a
compromise or agrees to
disagree.
Sometimes, strong emotions or the
power imbalances that can be present in
relationships are difficult to resolve and
can only be addressed in a counselling
situation.

5.

It is well recognised that some of the stages a family
goes through can cause conflict. These may include:
•Learning to live as a new couple
•A child going to school
•A child becoming a young person
•A young person becoming an adult.
Each of these stages can create new and
different stresses and potential conflict.
Changes in the family situation can also take a toll on the family
and contribute to conflict. This may include events such as:
•Separation or divorce
•Moving to a new house or country
•Commuting interstate for work.
•Travelling long distances to work
The opinions, values and needs of each parent
can also change and they may find they are no
longer compatible.

6.

Families stuck in destructive
patterns blame conflict on
people, instead of identifying
the actual issue in dispute.
They may insist that one party
win at the expense of the
other, and they often try to
overpower the other party
using manipulation, threats,
deception or violence. Families
in continual conflict interact in
rigidly choreographed patterns
and tend to have the same
conversation over and over,
spinning their wheels instead
of addressing their problems
in a constructive way.

7.

No matter how loving a family is, all families go through conflict.
Family conflict is different from other types of conflict for several
reasons. First, family members are already highly emotionally
attached. These emotions can quickly intensify conflict. Second,
family members are involved in long-term relationships and often
are required to interact with each other daily. Finally, families are
often insular, obeying their own rules and resisting outside
interference. These characteristics can lead to long, tangled,
painful conflicts. At one extreme, family conflict can lead to things
like divorce or domestic violence. At the other, families try to
repress conflict, avoiding problems and detaching from each
other.

8.

Families stuck in destructive
patterns blame conflict on people,
instead of identifying the actual
issue in dispute. They may insist
that one party win at the expense of
the other, and they often try to
overpower the other party using
manipulation, threats, deception or
violence. Families in continual
conflict interact in rigidly
choreographed patterns and tend
to have the same conversation over
and over, spinning their wheels
instead of addressing their
problems in a constructive way.

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in conclusion, family conflict is
a complicated event for
children and adult children of
divorced families. It can cause
distress, financial hardship,
anxiety, increased behavioral
issues for children,
attachment implications into
adulthood, and many other
mitigating factors.

10.

Family and interpersonal relationships are
essential for personal and professional growth
and well-being. These relationships provide
emotional support, companionship, and a sense
of belonging, which can help individuals
navigate life's challenges

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