Adult Communication in the Family

1. By Daniel Salinas Adult Communication in the Family

2. Introduction • Adult communication ranges from the ages of 17 to 79. At this time it becomes more difficult for the parents to enforce rules so they usually rely on moral values that they instilled in their childhood. Although as an adult affection and loving comments are not often. The expectations remain the same. To continue education and to be sucessful and productive adults.

3. Affectionate Communication Between Father and Son • Few male-male relationship may be more socially significant then that between father and son while the strengths and influences of friendships, work partnership, and even fraternal relationships often waxes and wanes over the course life, father and sons can effect each others lives substantially in both positive and negative ways. • Affection and expressions of affectionate feelings are important even in the most continuous father-son relationships. 

4. Father-Daughter Adult Communication • Father-Daughter adult communication is a very important tool in life for a woman. Women who have good communication with their fathers tend to have good relationships with their boyfriends or husband.

5. Mother and Son Communication • Don't try to approach your son like you would your daughter. Wait and watch for cues that you son is willing to talk. Ease into a conversation slowly. Give him something to keep his hands busy while he talks. Don't make emotional or dramatic responses and remember the man-code.

6. Conclusion • Communication is very important no matter who or where you are. It is a key element in having a healthy and happy family with successful adults.

7. References • www.jhuccp.org • www.life.familyeducation.com • Beatty and Dobos • Baxter and Montgomery • www.child-psych.org