Alright, now for this week. Theories...conflict, exchange, symbolic interaction, and systems theories are obviously all prevalent enough in society that they are easily recognizable but what does that mean for each of us, and for the family?
We spent a great deal of time talking about the systems theory which, to me, makes so much sense. The idea that everything is interconnected, however, it is a new one. Sir Isaac Newton stated, in reference to the laws of motion, that "every action has its equal and opposite reaction," and just as that's true in relation to motion, its truth is also consistent within family relationship as well. You can't change one thing without it having an effect on another; everything in life is interconnected.
I don't believe a family is intended to merely be a collection of individuals who happen to live together, that's sounds more like a dorm than a family. Now, it may seem like a simple concept, but nothing seems to come apart until it's pulled in different directions at the same time which is why is important to remember that with many things in life, but especially the family, it would be good to always keep in mind the motto of the Musketeers,"It's all for one, and one for all."
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