Family Conflict家庭矛盾No.89

Family Conflict

When parents argue, teenagers may feel that they were somehow the cause, which can lead to alienation if the parents allow their words and actions to escalate out of control.

Teens may feel that their parents don't love each other anymore, leaving the teenagers to wonder how it will affect them.

Although arguing can be a healthy way of airing differences and working through problems, mean-spirited fighting with harsh words can leave a lasting negative impression on everyone in the family, including the teenagers.

alienation (n) 疏远  

escalate (v) 恶化、升级  

air (v) 使公开、宣扬

work through… 解决 

mean-spirited (adj) 心胸狭窄的、小心眼的