How Do You Determine If A Family Is Dysfunctional?
The family dynamic is often a confusing one that varies by culture habitat and upbringing. However, you will find dysfunctional families everywhere. You can’t change your family unless you first recognize the symptoms of its dysfunction Evaluate whether the family members promote codependent relationships with one another. Examine how they spend their time. People in codependent relationships have trouble pursuing their own interests and hobbies for fear of being alone. Instead, they spend most of their time together, even if that means fighting and arguing. Admit if there’s substance abuse occurring. In dysfunctional families, drug use and self medication are common answers to other problems. Drinking may also play a huge role in the family dynamic. Look for role reversal. In dysfunctional families, you’ll often see a child acting as a parent, and a parent behaving like a child. Check for physical and emotional abuse. Dysfunctional families have difficulty talking to one another and e
