Which of the following family dynamics is suggestive of dysfunction?
A) A father assists his teenage daughter in preparing a resume for a part-time job since she has little experience in such matters.
B) A mother depends on her young son for her emotional needs since experiencing abandonment by her former partner.
C) Two boys, aged 8 and 10, are expected to forego visits to their friends' houses on Sunday mornings so that the family can attend church.
D) An 11-year-old boy has become increasingly dependent on his mother in the weeks of his transition to middle school.
Ans: B
In dysfunctional families, children and adults may perform functions that are inappropriate to their age or role in the family. This is evident when a young child is expected to emotionally support a parent. The other examples of cohesiveness and emotional and practical assistance are characteristic of healthy functioning families.
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