Ever feel like
your spouse or child is from another planet?
Well...maybe they're just from
another culture!
LifeWorks hints on cultural differences:
If you find you and your spouse arguing over
even 2 or 3 of the following ISSUES, you may
consider learning more about your marriage's
cultural differences:
In-laws
and parental involvement in your marriage
and family.
husband,
wife, children's roles, responsibilities,
and expectations.
Priorities
and values in making decisions, handling
finances, and dealing with family members.
Something
is said or done that feels innocent to one
spouse, while outrageous to another.
Something
is said or done that leaves one spouse
feeling hurt, while the other feels normal.
Maybe some things are getting
lost in translation. In today's
world, marriages blend not only
two people, but two very
different cultures and ways
of thinking. Even if you're not
in a mixed marriage, you and
your spouse may be experiencing
some serious cultural
differences that make
communicating and understanding
one another difficult.
We can help with the
translation and get your
relationship back on track!
If
you find you are experiencing
any of the following ISSUES with
your TEENAGER, you may consider
learning more about your child's
cultural differences
Poor
communication with your teen
suggests you are speaking
different languages.
Their
friends are more influential on
your teen than are you or your
spouse.
There
is much confusion in
understanding why your teen does
what he/she does.
Our society is changing faster
than ever before. The world in
which we lived as adolescents is
completely different from what
today's teenager faces. It's
hard enough to communicate
effectively with your kids,
adding differences in culture
and language doesn't make things
any easier. There are ways of
bridging the gap and making
yourself relevant in their world
again. With some hard work and a
willingness to learn, you and
your family can regain a sense
of understanding and unity.
Help is available.