Communication in the Family (Debate)

COMMUNICATION IN THE FAMILY

Why communication in families is important

Communication is essential so that family members respect each other’s
needs and wants. Without it, they will not know what each other thinks or
feels, which can make family life more difficult.
Expressing yourself as part of communication
Sometimes we assume that other people know our needs, feelings and
opinions without telling them. But relying on mindreading can lead to feelings of loneliness, disappointment, frustration, resentment or hurt.

Examine your feelings. You need to examine how you feel before talking with someone else. Ask yourself, “What am I really feeling right now?” or
“How do I really feel about this issue?” Thinking before you speak will help you understand how you truly feel.
• Share your feelings. State your feelings clearly and honestly and be specific.
For example, “I had a discouraging talk with my boss today,” says
more than, “Today was a terrible day.”

• Focus on how something affects you. Sometimes it can be easy to
blame or point out what another person has done or said. Remember that the other person’s feelings are involved, too. Disrespecting that person— and yourself—leads to communication breakdowns. 

Good communication takes focus and serious effort. 
Working on our communication skills and patterns can help us be better fathers and build stronger family relationships.

Communicating together involves a two-way sharing of information and helps
to develop a common understanding, meaning it is easier for parents, carers

and staff to support one another.

It is important for families and staff to feel comfortable with each other in order to initiate communication.

 Families and staff might have different ways of communicating with each other and continuing to be flexible helps families feel
comfortable.


And the most important thing is to let God be the center of our family!