Family life is not always good and when it does turn stale, it can become a stressful and emotionally exhausting part of your life that may just be best to let go of. If you find yourself constantly in conflict…
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As soon as parents think their child is a failure. Their child will most likely begin to become just that. A child perceives exactly what a parent transmits to them through thought, emotions, words etc.A child that comes home from…
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A ‘bad home life’is one that is not focused on the family. It does not matter how much money a family does or does not have, what really matters is how much love is given and spread around through the…
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Manipulating someone by making them think or live the way you want them to is controlling behavior. Any mother who feels the need to continually control her children even after they have become adults and have lives of their own…
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When mothers hide a father’s identity to children Every child has a right to know who their father is no matter how the mother feels about hiding the identity of the father to protect a child. A mother might be…
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Mending a family relationship is never easy to do. Sometimes time is the best mender of all. If you are suffering from a broken family relationship, there are several things you need to consider. First of all, who is to…
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The bond between mother and child is one of the most important bonds in the world. Children who have this bond are able to grow up feeling safe and loved. They often grow up to be more productive and better…
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I have read a number of articles giving advice to adult children of narcissistic parents and I have found them to be enlightening to say the least. To think that there is a name associated with this abusive and destructive…
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The absence of either a Mother or Father in a family can be a devastation, the effect it has on each family member varies but all to a degree of emotional distress. It would seem that one of…
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Why is it that we don’t talk to our family? It happens in the best of families just because we live with another person and see them every day we make the mistake of thinking that they know what we…
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Some families are just too tight knit, whereas others just tend to drift apart. Why do families grow apart. Families grow apart for a number of reasons. These reasons would range from some very difficult reasons like the death of…
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Throughout the world there are thousands of single mothers bringing up children, including boys, who become well-adjusted and good citizens when they reach adulthood, an accomplishment for which these mothers can be justly proud. Therefore, one has to ask the…
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The strained relationship between mother and daughter becomes more evident as the daughter gradually gets older. In teenage years especially, there is often a conflict between daughter and mother – with the both of them seeing each other as rivals. If the father…
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Breaking the cycle of domestic abuse involves breaking the generational curse that has plagued homes, families, and society far too long. Breaking this vicious cycle involves coming to the knowledge and understanding of the truth. Not only does God hates…
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Imagine growing up with brothers and sisters who always seem to make mistakes. When your young everyone seems to make mistakes, including yourself. But what happens when one particular brother or sister throws their problems onto you? What if you…
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An unstable family life takes away the security, belonging and familiarity a child needs for a safe, secure and happy environment. Stability is a basic human right a child requires and deserves to safeguard against any potential dangers. An unstable…
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I am the youngest of a crazily large family. Despite the usual way things go, I was not the most treasured, pampered one of the lot. In fact, my position at the bottom of the ladder gave me all the…
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A new baby brother or sister The kisses that turn to bites, sudden slaps over the head and your new-born left screaming from an over enthusiastic cuddle. You may expect your toddler to be overjoyed that they have a new…
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Family dysfunction is common among families today. Lifestyles with both father and mother working are at the head of this disruption, but the necessities that make a need for this much income, is the main cause of the breakup of…
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The relationship between parents and children, brothers and sisters, is always complicated and filled with unforeseen landmines that need to be avoided, or as is often the case, dealt with after destruction ensues. When thinking about my relationship with my…
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In my family, the closeness of the sibling depended how the wind blew. In a household with four girls and one boy, the closeness was forever changing. However, I do think that factors, such as age, which plays a part…
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When we’re children and have siblings, we can’t help but want to see who is the best. It just seems as though with siblings we are all trying to be better then the other. Now talking from experience I know…
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Advances in genetic research have given scientists the wherewithal to combat a number of previously unassailable deadly diseases. Once considered death sentences, medical practitioners can now treat breast cancer, advanced heart disease, and diabetes because science has unlocked their unique…
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Parental favoritism occurs between one-third and two-thirds in American families (IIan Shrira).When a child perceives that he is more disciplined or gets less privileges, a resentment grows between the siblings, and the ill favored child may suffer from aggression or depression. Although most…
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It is my belief that your siblings and yourself should stand united on all fronts. Irregardless of differences in opinions or lifestyles, they are and always will be your own flesh and blood. Continuing to offer support endlessly can, however,…
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As the oldest of three girls, I pretty much can rightfully say that I am the master of all things geared towards driving one’s siblings crazy. Don’t get me wrong. I love my sisters dearly. And it’s a wonder why…
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The relationships between brothers and sisters can be close, or distant. The relationships that I share with my brothers and sisters aregood to close. My family members are spread around the mid-west. I have a brother who lives in the…
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Being the oldest of two children and the only girl, my brother and I are very close. It was always that way as we would fight like cats and dogs. It took a terrible accident to make me realize just…
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When it comes to my family, it’s kind of strange how our family communicates with one another. Dad and I have a great laugh with one another; we share crude, but funny jokes in our own times; we jokily say…
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When and why childhood sibling rivalry continues into adulthood Sisters and brothers can be the best of friends while they are children or they can be enemies, fighting like cats and dogs as their parents try their best to make…
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