Resolving Interpersonal Conflict

Generally, parenting can be rewarding, complicated, demanding and strenuous, especially when critical decisions have to be made on the child’s behalf from a parent to parent viewpoint in which neither party may see eye to eye. Conflict can transpire when parents or legal guardians are unable to reach a valid agreement concerning their children or relationship. Some conflicts happen because of problems related to parenting styles and power. In such situations, counseling and interventions can help resolve these conflicts.
While walking in the park, I was able to analyze a family of three and while observing I overheard the little girl ask if she could have ice cream after they departed from the park, her mother replied, no. The reason she thought it was too late for her to have dessert, yet she assured her that she could …show more content…
Finally, when the both parties have reach a level of agreement to become a team when raising their children they can proceed to the stage of forgiveness. According to Interpersonal Conflict, forgiveness can be seen as the choice to limit negative thoughts and behavior, such as anger, blame, toward a hurtful situation to obtain a greater understanding of the victim and perpetrator (Hocker & Wilmot, 2014, pp. 304). Forgiveness is an act that can be done without acknowledging the person who caused the harm. In other words, the offender does not necessarily have to apologize to the victim for forgiveness to take effect. The victim in an abusive or hurtful situation seeks to forgive themselves so that they can move on with their life, free from guilt and rage of the traumatic event that has affected their life. A person who forgives themselves is better to equip to go through life without fear and doubt because they know how to deal with situations that may lure them back to the same circumstance that allowed them pain. When people