Essay on Dysfunctional Families. What they are, why they exist, the rules and roles of a dysfunctional family. (topic in Sociology class)

Dysfunctional Families The term "Dysfunctional Family" to me means (very basically) a family that is impaired in its functioning, but still operates as a family, with the inherent love underneath all the neuroses and abnormalities. Dysfunctional families seem to have become the norm I believe. Part of the reason for this seems to be that many adult children are educators or counselors (adult children is the term for adults who are still functioning based on …showed first 75 words of 1109 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1109 total…trouble mixing with the other kids, (simply because I never saw them mix with other people) and this has kind of stuck with me throughout life. Not that I would say this sort of stuff to their face, because they are my folks and I love them dearly. I can only say that I'm glad I had the opportunity to move away from home, as I think it's improved my life beyond all recognition. end.