sschm Blog 2

When we looked at the characteristics of strong families, they all logically make sense but are easier written on paper then acted out. I think positive communication is a loaded topic. I think it's easy to say that you communicate positively or effectively with your family, but I believe this to be the hardest characteristic. I think in general, communication has to be built on a trust and a love. This positive communication has to follow all the other characteristics. You as a family can have time together, have a sense of appreciation and affection and feel commitment, but the communication part seems to be more difficult. With my family personally, we are a very open family but I don't believe that all our family members communicate as openly and positively even with feeling all the other characteristics strongly. Personally, this class has opened my eyes to the relationships and the way my family functions. I am now able to see and understand why things have become the way they are, why I don't feel comfortable and open to communicate with my father after everything he has provided me with. From this class, our relationship and communication have strengthened so much and I think the knowledge and understanding are the biggest problems families may face when dealing with weaknesses. Professionally, this will help me tailor the way I communicate with colleges and my future employees. I'm learning how big of an impact family has on our lives and the way we understand and perceive life. If I can understand a little bit about people's families, I can better understand them and the way they may function.