This research paper examines the cause and the impacts of family conflicts on children. Family conflicts are disagreement existing between parents, children, or any other member of the family. This type of conflict affects all races and social classes. The major categories of family conflicts are sibling rivalry, in-laws and extended family, jobs and finances, and child discipline. The genesis of these conflicts exist, and categorization is done. The causes of family conflicts include learning to live as a new couple, which often adjusting is difficult. Secondly, the birth of a baby that comes with many responsibilities. Also, separation or divorce leads to disputes among the parents and impacts on the children.
causes and impacts of family conflicts on children
IMPACTS OF FAMILY CONFLICT ON THE CHILDREN
Children are emotionally vulnerable; therefore, any problem that arises in their environment affects them. After examining the categories of family conflicts, it is essential to assess their outcomes. The impacts can either be positive or negative on the children. This paper focuses on three major negative impacts of family conflicts on children. First, deterioration of the mental health of the children. The children constantly witnessing conflicts around them affects their mental activities. Secondly, the effect on the emotional development of children. For example, a reserved child suddenly becomes violent. Lastly, it may result in anxiety or depression among the children resulting from constant stress and sadness. Therefore, awareness of the causes of family conflict is essential to parents so that it is possible to avoid such conflict.
impacts of family conflict on the children
THE STEPS TO RESOLVING FAMILY CONFLICT
Family conflicts have short term and long term effects on children. For this reason, the resolution of conflicts is crucial. Apart from avoiding most of the causes of family conflicts, there are six steps to resolution. The first step is making the kids view the conflict as a problem. Secondly, getting the children to give their views on the conflict. Thirdly, restate each person’s concerns so that everyone is in sync. Fourth, get each child to suggest methods of resolving the conflict. Next is aiding the children in settling on a solution. Finally, complimenting the children on solving the conflict. These steps prevent the obstructive impacts of family conflict on children.
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