Arguments Can Make Stronger Bonds

Tuesday, November 17, 2009, 17:12

Families argue for the equivalent of approximately four years, with mothers causing most of the rows. Mothers seem to play the pivotal role within the family.

A survey comprising 3,000 families, found TV, household chores and attitude to be the main causes of the family tensions.

In a day, a family spends about 15 minutes arguing with each other.

While daughters were most likely to slam doors during an argument, fathers preferred to go for a long drive to cool off.

Although arguments are a common factor in all families, they play a vital role in building and strengthening bonds within the family and act as a release valve for family members. Therefore once in a while, minor arguments do play a positive role in family life.

Sometimes, it is worthwhile counting slowly to ten, indeed!