Health
How might a family begin to reverse family conflict andpromote healthy relationships? Check all that apply.The following passage highlights some causes of familyconflict between parents and their children:One or both parents use the threat or application ofphysical violence as the primary means of control.Children may have to witness violence, may be forced toparticipate in punishing siblings, or may live in fear ofexplosive outbursts. One or both parents are unable toprovide, or threaten to withdraw, financial or basicphysical care for their children. Similarly, one or bothparents fail to provide their children with adequateemotional support. One or both parents exert a strongauthoritarian control over the children. Often thesefamilies rigidly adhere to a particular belief (religious,political, financial, personal). Compliance with roleexpectations and with rules is expected without anyflexibility,- "Dysfunctional Family Relationships,"Brown UniversituParents can communicate affectionately rather thanuse physical coercion,Parents can show empathy to their children andprovide support when needed.Parents can expect their children to remaincompliant to strict rules.Parents can encourage children to show love foreach other.Parents can provide emotional support on rareoccasions when required.
