Four causes family conflict:
Finances and jobSibling rivalryChild disciplineIn-laws and extended family
Further explanation
Conflict can happen when a family member has a different point of view or different value on something. But ongoing or unresolved conflict can lead to stress, anxiety, resentment and damaging the relationship.
Finance and jobs usually become a major cause of conflict. Being unable to pay the bill or go into debt can be very stressful. Not only lack of money, even when there is money but a different style of money management or disagreement on how to manage money also create conflicts. Job or career may contribute to the family conflict, such as a situation when the parents become unemployed, too busy at work, or away for work for a period of time. Â
Sibling rivalry, parenting style also a potential cause of conflict such as jealousy and competition over something between sibling. Indeed, each stage of a family’s life can have a seemingly inexhaustible supply of conflict possibilities. Relationship with the in-laws and extended family also often cause some conflicts. If relatives routinely interfere in your family’s decisions and lifestyle, conflict frequently results.
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Definition of family link
Conflict link
Work-family conflict link
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Answer Details
Grade: High School Â
Subject: English
Chapter: Family
Keywords: family, family conflict, work-family conflict