Family Relations

This week in class we learned about the 4 different theories: Symbolic Interaction Theory, Conflict theory, Exchange theory, and Systems theory. In Symbolic Interaction theory I learned you need to be careful of your behavior and how you communicate something. It happens all too often we misread certain signs. Brother Williams gave an example of how he was telling his wife something important and she rolled her eyes, he was very hurt by the gesture and come to find out, when she gets sad she looks up to stop the tears. It was a simple misunderstanding and something we need to beware of. If you aren't sure about a situation, instead of assuming right off the back, talk to your partner to make sure he/she didn't mean it in a negative way. Another great lesson I got from class this week is to always show your love to your partner...especially in front of your kids. Your children need that reassurance and loving atmosphere in the home. Kids can pick up on behaviors quick and easy-and if you aren't caring for your spouse, the child can grow up thinking that it's okay to be distant from your partner, or degrade them. Loving parents=a happy home. I have seen it first hand in my own home. I KNOW that if your parents don't show love and fight, the home will start to fall apart. You need to have that warmth in your home to make it a happy home. :)