The Family System and Parenting Issues

  Part I: Family functioning is a strong predictor of child outcomes. What are the characteristics of effective families and which of these characteristics do you feel is the most essential contribution to family wellbeing? What are some of the myths associated with the disruption of healthy family functioning and which of these myths do you feel is most detrimental to the family? 

Part II: What do you believe is the most stressful condition that a parent could encounter and discuss how this condition can affect a parent’s ability to access internal, intra-household, and extra-household resources and hinder their ability to be a ‘good enough’ parent? Provide details and references (in APA style) with your answers