Dysfunctional

Apr 08, 2005 18:30

It is important, if you grew up in a dysfunctional family, to take time to reflect on the competitive edge it has given you. People from happy, harmonious homes may feel healthy and well-adjusted, but they're fixed on one family model which they try to emulate the rest of their lives. If you grew up in a dysfunctional family, however, you may be ( Read more... )

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chuvaness April 8 2005, 15:05:39 UTC
i don't buy it. i'd rather come from a normal family.

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sorry i don't want to risk a debate but... onefilipino April 9 2005, 23:37:39 UTC
i don't agree with this... One could say the same sweeping statements about poverty - children become more hardworking, rape victims etc...
the psychology of the middle child theory is to my understanding is a theory because of research done on the topic and the emergence of patterns... so if this guy does a solid research with his premise then maybe i'll be more inclined to look into this

Besides the most "harmonious homes" are places riddled with their own problems
that is the nature of human organizations to naturally atrophy but effective homes
make a conscious effort to renew themselves and their relationships regularly through
the right principles no matter what kind of family model a family has

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