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Mar 23, 2010 | By K'Lee Banks K'Lee Banks started writing professionally in 1984 and has two poems published in Poetry.com anthologies. She has written Web content for Study2U, Remilon, eHow, ConnectEd, Livestrong and numerous private clients. Banks has a Master of Education degree from American InterContinental University Online, and is currently pursuing a doctorate degree in education from Northcentral University. She is also an entrepreneur who makes customized quilts and crafts.
Photo Credit family image by Mat Hayward from Fotolia.com Family harmony provides a sense of belonging and a feeling of security unlike many other types of relationships. When conflict arises, it threatens that security. Whether the disharmony initiates from within the family unit or from external sources, individual family members and the family as a whole can experience a range of negative emotions and consequences. Unresolved conflict may irreparably damage a marriage and the entire family if family members do not seek help.
Sibling Rivalry
Another cause of family conflict is the inevitable rivalry that occurs between siblings. Children typically seek their parents' attention and approval, even if this requires tattling on, or sometimes causing harm to, a sibling. Whether a child expresses jealousy of her sibling, competes with him or teases him non-stop, it is destined to cause conflict. Each child deserves an equal amount of parental love and acceptance, yet sometimes a parent may favor one child over another. This merely intensifies the conflict.
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Marriage and Family Encyclopedia: Conflict - Couple Relationships, Family Relationships, ParentChild Relationships The Conflict Resolution Information Source: Family Conflict Utah Marriage: Making Cents: Money Matters Can Be a Major Source of Conflict Help Guide.org: Job Loss and Unemployment Stress Help Guide.org: Child Abuse and Neglect
Article reviewed by Kurt Greenbaum Last updated on: Mar 23, 2010
Date: 2012-09-04