English
Takwa Borghol / Sahar Dhraief / Chaima Mkacher / Linda Msekni / Sarah Belhadj Tahar
Family Problems
Introduction
We all agree that no family is perfect, and everyone of these families will inevitably face
conflicts from time to time, because it’s all part of this amazing journey. And quarrels at home are
more common than you think. However, of course, we all want to live in a happy stable
environment and to share love and joy with each member of our family so we can see eye-to-eye.
And for that reason, it’s extremely important that you know what type of family problem you're
facing when one occurs.
That’s why, in our project, we tried our best to share with you any sort of reason why these types
of conflicts can happen:
ARGUMENTS ALL THE TIME
There are better fights that clear the air and then, there are bad ones ruining the atmosphere for
everyone. These sort of fights crack up the relationships, and are so frustrating as well.
Sometimes, in a relationship, it is all about how you are arguing instead of what you are arguing
about. So, it is better to stay calm, take a step back, and wait for the negative vibes to leave the
room. If you are arguing with the same intensity as the other person, then there is no handling
such family issues.
BALANCING WORK AND HOME LIFE
Life is unfair sometimes. You have dreams, but to accomplish them you have to give up your
family time sometimes. You do this for your family, but most of the time they don’t understand. It
is not their fault. You just need to manage your time a bit more. No need to be hard on yourself or
the family. Just understand that the quality time that you spend with each other matters the most.
So, take out some time for them as well.
LACK OF PROPER COMMUNICATION
When there is miscommunication among family members, a lot of things go wrong.
Communication is the issue of every relationship. If you are weak at it, relationships cannot grow.
If you are having trouble clearing things out, you must talk to them and sort out a solution. It is
always better to communicate better than to miscommunicate.
SOME MEMBERS GETTING ON YOUR NERVES
It can be your wife, husband, siblings, kids, or anyone who is the source of your stress when you
just enter the house. Personal clashes are always stressful and tough. Sometimes, they drive us
crazy. If you have some of these members at home, it is better to be ready before you enter the
home. It hurts to face the surprising conflict rather than to be already ready for it. Give yourself
time and understand that they are not going to change.
FAMILY RESPONSIBILITIES
When it is about chores, nobody enjoys them. But since they teach us many things, you can’t just
avoid this. You have to teach your kids how they can play a role in the family and why they
should. Though it is not an easy task there are ways to do it. And as a part of the family, you have
to participate in these activities too, because their burden shouldn't always fall on the mom.
Fortunately, our group looked for some ways to solve these problems and we found many
solutions for them that both adults and kids can use:
COMMUNICATION
Lack of communication slowly destroys relationships. Families are strengthened by
communication. You should create a family environment where all of you share your feelings,
thoughts, and fears openly. It will create a harmonious family environment. If you are a parent and
your child is too afraid to share his feelings with you, then it is a critical family problem. Being
parents, you should always show support to your children so that they share their worries and
mistakes with you.
LISTEN WITHOUT INTERRUPTING
To reach an agreement during the family conflict, listening is imperative. Only by actively listening
to each party can you understand what he is trying to communicate. Active listening involves
cutting in on the other person’s tone and body language, allowing him to speak without
interruptions or remarks, and paraphrasing what was said afterward to ensure you understood
correctly. Effective listening allows the other person to feel heard, motivates the other parties to
want to listen to you, defuses arguments and strong emotions, and rebuilds the relationship
during the conflict.
TRY TO BE UNDERSTANDING
Being comprehensive pertains to showing another that you recognize, value, and accept his
thoughts, opinions, or beliefs.Of course, your own opinions may differ greatly, but using validation
demonstrates that you see the other as a human, worthy of integrity and respect.
MANAGE YOUR OWN STRESS
You may come back home full of stress and anger from work or school, like a ticking bomb that
may explode at any second. And you end up spelling your frustration over your spouse, parents,
children… That will lead to your family members being anxious around you, not knowing how to
behave with you. And for that reason you should prioritize de-stressing yourself before having
any interaction with one of your family members.
