What traits should family members possess to maintain a harmonious family life?

Family harmony is a critical component to a strong family business….One family had spent considerable time on a values exercise coming up with the following list:

• Honesty.
• Integrity.
• Caring.
• Supportive.
• Togetherness.
• Generosity.
• Res​pect.

How do you handle conflict between family members?

Suggestions include:

1. Try to stay calm.
2. Try to put emotions aside.
3. Don’t interrupt the other person while they are speaking.
4. Actively listen to what they are saying and what they mean.
5. Check that you understand them by asking questions.
6. Communicate your side of the story clearly and honestly.

What does it mean to play by the rules in a family?

take responsibility for the physical work in the household. use “give and take” to work out conflicts with siblings. follow the family’s guidelines about clothing and curfew. contribute to the family’s finances with a part-time job.

What parent job is most important?

Each and every mother has the most important job in the world: to turn their children into kind, loving, caring members of the community, who know right from wrong. Mothers and fathers shape the future of the world, because they shape their children.

What are some things family members argue about?

Here are 7 of the most common issues we have seen family members argue over.

• Money. Money is a big one, of course.
• Family Business.
• In-Law Related Conflict.
• Conflict Over Family Events.
• Sibling Conflict Over Care of Elderly Parent.
• Stepparent-Stepchild Conflict.
• Divorced Parents Conflict Over Care & Discipline of Children.

What are rules important?

When used appropriately, rules provide a sense of predictability and consistency for children, thereby promoting physical and emotional safety. Rules help guide actions toward desired results.

What do you usually do if you have a disagreement with any of your family members or your friends?

Here are some things you can do to resolve big and small disagreements.

1. Talk and listen. Take the time to talk with your friend and understand his/her point of view.
2. Commit yourself.
3. Speak using “I”
4. Describe the problem.
5. Name your emotions.
6. Acknowledge what you did wrong.
7. Assess solutions.
8. Reassess the situation.