Sunday, March 4, 2012

Functional and Dysfunctional

What is a functional/dysfunctional family? How do we know if we have one? How would it be defined? There are many different ways we can categorize functional or dysfunctional families. It all depends on how you look at it. Many people think just because their parents, siblings, or just family all together is dysfunctional because of the weird things they might do or say. If thats what makes a family fun, than I can consider my family dysfunctional! I would almost like to call it dysfunctionally functional, really.

But if your looking at it from a different view, functional would be considered having a safe home environment and a place to change and grow. Functional families help children feel loved and appreciated. Children develop self-esteem by having parents demonstrate love and appreciation for them.

So based on how you break it down, there are different ways a family can be functional or dysfunctional. Everyone has their own opinion.

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