A family system tries to keep its balance. When one person changes their behavior, the whole system reacts. This reaction is an attempt to return to the old way.
By Pawan Nayar · from the LLOS AI Learning record
A family system tries to keep its balance.
When one person changes their behavior, the whole system reacts. This reaction is an attempt to return to the old way.
A family acts like a connected system. Each person is a part of this system. When one person changes, the system loses its balance. Other family members will try to bring the system back to its old balance. This is why their reactions can be strong.
A student decides to set a boundary with their parents. The student stops answering calls after 9 PM. The parents feel upset and call more often. The parents are trying to restore the old family pattern.
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A family system tries to keep its balance. When one person changes their behavior, the whole system reacts. This reaction is an attempt to return to the old way.