If Someone Gets Hurt
Sometimes parents who fight can get so out of control that they hurt each other,
and sometimes kids can get hurt,
too. If this happens, kids can let an adult know, so that the family can be helped
and protected from fighting in a way that hurts people.
If fighting is out of control in a family, if people are getting hurt from fighting,
or if people in the family are tired of too much fighting, there is help. Family counselors
and therapists
know how to help families work on problems, including fighting.
They can help by teaching family members to listen to each other and talk about
feelings without yelling and screaming. Though it may take some work, time, and practice,
people in families can always learn to get along better.
Is It OK for Parents to Argue Sometimes?
Having arguments once in a while can be healthy if it helps people get feelings
out in the open instead of bottling them up inside. It's important for people in a
family to be able to tell each other how they feel and what they think, even when
they disagree. The good news about disagreeing is that afterward people usually understand
each other better and feel closer.
Parents fight for different reasons. Maybe they had a bad day at work, or they're
not feeling well, or they're really tired. Just like kids, when parents aren't feeling
their best, they can get upset and might be more likely to argue. Most of the time,
arguments are over quickly, parents apologize and make up, and everyone feels better
again.
Happy, Healthy Families
No family is perfect. Even in the happiest home, problems pop up and people argue from time to time.
Usually, the family members involved get what's bothering them out in the open and
talk about it. Everyone feels better, and life can get back to normal.
Being part of a family means everyone pitches in and tries to make life better
for each other. Arguments happen and that's OK, but with love, understanding, and
some work, families can solve almost any problem.
Date reviewed: January 2015