My Family Communication Analysis

Within my household, there are many different types of communication. As a whole, we do not do well communicating with each other. My dad would be classified as an aggressive communicator. My mom on the other hand, is entirely a passive communicator. She struggles to get across her emotions clearly. The combination of these two types of communication, is not always a good one. My parents’ relationship is strong and unwavering yet, their ability to communicate well is sometimes lacking. They often times butt heads and are also both very stubborn. I definitely am a mix of both of my parents when it comes to communication. Often times I am a very assertive communicator. But when something is deeply troubling me, I tend to be more of a passive communicator and not talk about things. Even if it is entirely evident that something is going on. My other three sisters are all passive communicators as well. …show more content…
My parents have instilled in me that no matter what, you do not leave. You have made a commitment to your spouse and to God, and it is your responsibility to keep it. My grandparents have all modeled this as well. There has never been a divorce within my family. That being said, I am still sure there has been some major marital conflict with my family. All things considered, the marriages and my family are all very strong. I agree with the majority of what I have been taught about marriage and the values that I have been taught. There are many things that I have learned from my family through advice, and by modeling good marriages, that I someday hope to practice in my marriage.
My parents are definitely the authoritative figures in my family when it comes to parenting. What they say is the final word on things. While most would consider that my parents are strict, I know that they have the rules that they do because they care about us and want the best for us. My parents have our safety in mind in all