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Introduction
All facets of life depend on communication. Communication abilities influence
relationships in families, with children, friends, and other people. Better communication sustains
and deepens relationships through challenging times. Proper communication will always be a
main ingredient for building family solidarity and permanence.
Family communication facilitates the early detection of differences among members and
provides a prompt resolution to potential conflicts. A family with open lines of communication
fosters an environment where individuals can express their needs, sentiments, and admiration
while also listening to one another. Honesty and open communication within the family foster
trust among members, which fosters an environment where people may express their ideas
without feeling threatened or contradicted. All family members interact with each other through
language and actions. Non-existent communication can worsen situations as a person grows and
possibly have effects on development as an adult.
So, the question is how do we encourage to engage each family member to have proper
communication with their families? What are the ways to build good communication between
family members? And why do we have to deal with this kind of issue today? What are the effects
of having good communication within the family?

II.Body
Sometimes it would be simpler to ignore a problem than to confront a family member
directly, but doing so can do more harm than good. Avoiding the issue will not make it go away.
It will make a person feel more strongly about future conflicts. Understanding the value of
family communication will make it clear that, although brushing things under the rug may be
simpler in the short term, doing so is not the best course of action. Yelling, harboring grudges,
keeping secrets, accusing, using ultimatums or threats, labeling someone not good instead of
their actions, and causing harm are all examples of poor communication.
A family member will never feel close to each other again if these issues persist. When
children, teenagers, or young adults. The approach of parents and siblings interacting with one
another might affect how well they develop. If they continue to experience negative emotions
that never go away, young people can also develop anxiety and depression.
When children disrespect authority figures or engage in risky behaviors like substance
addiction and criminal activities and might potentially develop behavioral issues.
Miscommunication can result in erroneous assumptions, the misconception that someone can
read people's minds, or a tendency to make snap judgments. Lack of information about the
members of your family can cause unwarranted anxiety, fear, and concern, which can result in
stress. Arguments are more likely to start. One might feel less confident and find it hard to
communicate with family members. If this gap persists, a family will be broken since no one will
care about the other.

A. Promoting communication between family members.

When family members communicate well, problems are dealt with one at a time
as they emerge rather than building up and resulting in tense confrontations. Additionally,
good communication fosters a sense of worth and comprehension among all family
members. To help kids become better communicators and problem solvers, model these
abilities for them by using productive, polite dialogue. Here are some fundamental rules
for speaking and listening to one another.
 1. To avoid "mind reading," pay close attention to the perspectives of others and
elicit their worries by asking inquiries (i.e., saying you know what other people
think)
2. Employ active listening strategies include making eye contact, stooping
forward, and nodding.
3. Avoid turning your head, being quiet, crossing your arms, etc.
4. Let each person finish what they are saying without being interrupted.
5. Give feedback by restating or paraphrasing what was said to ensure that family
members were understood by others.
6. Instead of shouting or talking forcefully, use a neutral and natural tone of voice.
7. Avoid smirking, rolling of the eyes, or other confrontational facial gestures
when communicating with others.
8. To prevent lengthy lectures, make succinct assertions of 10-15 words or less.
9. Make use of "I statements," and be accountable for your own actions.
10. Use direct language that is explicit and negative inquiries like, "Why do you
always do that? " or "Please talk to your sister in a courteous manner" should be
avoided.
11. Declare something helpful like "Something is upsetting me; may we discuss it?
12. To prevent coming out as sarcastic, say what you mean, and be clear and
concise.
13. Stay on topic and concentrate on the present moment to avoid bringing up
earlier problems or actions.
14. Don't use insults or slurs; instead, communicate your feelings to others in an
appropriate way.

B. Ways of Proper communication within family.

Effective communication is essential for healthy relationships, whether they
involve a parent, child, spouse, or sibling. We have all experienced encounters in which
we felt heard and understood in and in which we felt misunderstood and even disregarded
in. In contrast to when we feel misunderstood, we are typically less irate, anxious, and
open to finding solutions when we feel heard. Mutual respect and trust are also fostered
by feeling heard and understood.
1. Be an Active Listener
2. Teach the children how to communicate
3. Always have time for the family
4. Establish Family Routines
5. Eat Meals Together
6. Allow for One-on-One Time
7. Attack the Problem, Not Each Other
8. Show Kindness and Appreciation
9. Stay Connected Through Technology