The Prodigal

Have you ever looked at a sibling or some other member in your family that misbehaves and feel as if they are pulling your family apart? For a long time I always thought that the wayward child was the one to bring the family down. But research actually shows that the wayward ones actually bring the family closer together and for stronger bonds within the system itself. Some might think "well, how?". As we have been discussing in my class, the family actually joins forces, or gets on the same page, to do all they cam to help that certain family member. Family systems function better when they are united. So the next time you think that the Prodigal Son in your family is bringing you guys to a halt, step back and see the bonds within your family grow to be even stronger. Those circumstances are definitely blessings in disguise.