Family conflict - JSS2 Home economics Past Questions and Answers - page 1

1. Finances

Finance is one of the most common types of conflict with in families. Financial instability can create a tremendous amount of stress on the family. A common example is when there is a loss of employment or in instances of long-term illness or disability.

2. Parenting

Parents can have different parenting styles. One parent may be the disciplinary one while the other fills the more comforting role. Collaboration between parents is key. Parents who do not collaboratively work together may send mixed signals/messages to their children which leads to them being confused with different rules and expectations.

3. Siblings

It is not unusual for siblings to argue occasionally, especially those close in age. Siblings can fight for an endless amount of reasons. Most of the time bickering may be harmless but sometimes it can indicate a more serious issue.

1. Situational causes: Any situation that dissatisfies people can cause conflict. For instance in families.

2. When parents or parent show more love or attention to a child and neglects the other.

3. When a husband fails to give the wife money for the house-keeping.

4. When children disobey the parents.

5. Peer pressure

1. Emotional self-awareness: It is being aware of your feelings, how they affect you and how you express them. Our emotions can be an initiator and a reaction to conflict. Emotions can be intense and being able regulate this emotions in a healthy manner is essential.

2. Open communication: Communication is essential in both preventing and resolving conflict. Talking about a recent conflict can feel uncomfortable for everyone involved at first, but reflecting on past argument or problem as a family can lead to a better understanding of what each person needs when it comes to preventing and resolving conflict.

3. Setting boundaries: Healthy boundaries are essential in every relationship. Boundaries are limits in space that we identify between us and another person. In simple terms, it is what is OK and what is not OK. Setting boundaries is an act of self-care and services to establish our identity and individuality. Therefore, it can help indicate what is and is not your responsibility.