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Dysfunctional Families

Dysfunctional Families. Most dysfunctional families are a direct outgrowth of TROUBLED PARENTS. Troubled parents may:. Have addictions Use physical violence May be unable to provide Exploit children (use them as possessions, use strong authoritarian control).

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Dysfunctional Families

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  1. Dysfunctional Families Most dysfunctional families are a direct outgrowth of TROUBLED PARENTS.

  2. Troubled parents may: • Have addictions • Use physical violence • May be unable to provide • Exploit children (use them as possessions, use strong authoritarian control)

  3. Regardless of the parents’ intentions, children may suffer: • Depression • Live troubled lives • By withdrawing from society • Have low self-esteem

  4. Abusive Parents 1. Physical- satisfying their emotions by taking their anger out on their children, by not correcting their children, by using little effort to control their children.

  5. 2. Sexual –Contact between an adult and child that must be kept secret.

  6. 3. Verbal – Frequent belittling or criticism, using profanity toward their children, verbally abusing them instead of their actions.

  7. Roles in a Dysfunctional Family • Addict-a family member that is under the influence of alcohol, drugs, porn, work, etc. to the point of disrupting the family. • Enabler-a family member that allows the addict to continue their addiction; excuses, ignoring the problem, denial, etc.

  8. Family Hero Child: • “9 going on 40” • Takes over parent role, early • Responsible • Self-sufficient • Looks good on the outside • Good student, good in sports, prom queen, etc • Make parents look good

  9. Scapegoat (Child) • Family feels ashamed of • Acts out the tension the family ignores • Provides distractions from real issues • Has trouble in school • Becomes pregnant or addicted as teenagers

  10. Lost Child (Child) • Attempts to be invisible • Daydream, fantasize, read a lot, watch TV • Deal with reality by withdrawing from it • Deny they have feelings • Don’t bother getting upset

  11. Mascot/Family Clown (Child) • Takes responsibility for emotional well-being of family • “Social” director/clown • Diverts family’s attention from the pain and anger

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