Skimming through a few threads (no I am not " talking about them") I am struck by how many people complain of dysfunctional family members or problematic family relationships.
I realise "anonymous" venting may be a large part of this, sometimes there is no one else you can be so honest with, although, personally, my friends do a pretty good job. But the sheer number of "DILs from hell/MILS from hell/ungrateful children, grandchildren" scenarios makes me wonder what is wrong with our family life today?
Do we expect too much? Are we disappointed because our families are not what we hoped they would be? More "The Mitchells" than "The Waltons"?
Or are we perhaps in some cases overthinking family behaviour or characteristics which have existed for centuries in the past and were not seen as exceptional.
I find it profoundly depressing, sad that the level of tolerance in whatever generation seems to wear thin , and sad that there are so many people clearly disgruntled with their lives.
OR. Is it a case of "good news is no news" I.e.we take the good things, the contentment, the smooth running of family life for granted and only put pen to paper/ finger to iPad when the going gets tough?
#justthinking
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