Short messages on Family issues and relationships from Respect Yourself, the guidance site for young people to help make good decisions in life.

Read more about the article Common causes of family conflict
Jealousy by Luke Saagi

Common causes of family conflict

Common causes of conflict or arguments with parents or guardians can include: when your own opinions and values are different; misunderstanding each other, jumping to the wrong conclusions, or lack of communication; wanting more independence than they’re willing to give you.

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Read more about the article Moving is easier with assistance
Family by Shaun Martin

Moving is easier with assistance

If you are leaving home because of family conflict or abuse, you might be able to stay at a shelter, if you cannot resolve the conflict. Leaving home is easier if your family will assist and support you in making the move. If your immediate family will not support you, you might have friends or relatives who will.

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Read more about the article An adult can cosign a lease
Listen to your Mother - LA by Lisa Sjolund

An adult can cosign a lease

If you are under 18 and moving out, you may find it difficult to rent a house or sign a lease because of your age. You may need an adult (relative or friend) to cosign a lease with you, so they share the responsibility for ensuring the property is taken care of and you are paying your rent on time.

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Read more about the article Resolve family disagreements
Jealousy by Luke Saagi

Resolve family disagreements

In family disagreements, some people lose their temper and become intentionally hurtful, aggressive or even violent. But there are ways to defuse the conflict and help bring about a peaceful result, even if the final decision is a compromise or agreeing to disagree.

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Family disagreements

Families sometimes disagree with each other and the occasional tension or argument is part of family life. However, ongoing arguments and tension can be stressful and overwhelming.

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Read more about the article Where can I move out to?
Friends! by Dawn Pennington

Where can I move out to?

If you are 18 or older, have a stable income and are planning to leave home, you can probably either move into shared housing with friends or look into renting your own place. If you’re going to university, you may also have the option of going into halls of residence with other students.

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Read more about the article Planning to leave home
Family by Shaun Martin

Planning to leave home

When you begin to plan leaving home, it is a good idea to think through the consequences, as well as your needs, such as: have you found somewhere else to live, are you leaving because of conflict, do you have enough money to support yourself, and who will support you in making the move?

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Read more about the article Talk to a non-family member
Best Friends by Deornelas4

Talk to a non-family member

Families can cause a lot of stress and may not be the right place to find someone to talk to about your problem. Even if they are understanding, you may still not want to talk to them about what is troubling you. You can always talk to a teacher, mental health professional or a friend.

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Read more about the article Which family member can I talk to?
Baby, Mother, Grandmother and Great-Grandmother

Which family member can I talk to?

To figure out who you can talk to in your family about an issue, ask: Will they give me a hard time? Will they make me more upset? Can they offer me the help I need? Will our talk be kept secret? If I tell them something personal, will they think differently of me?

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Read more about the article Why do people leave home?
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Why do people leave home?

Sometimes people first think about leaving home if they are in conflict with their parents, where the thought of leaving seems easier than resolving the conflict. For others, it might be the need for more space or privacy, or to go to school, get a job, move, get married or live with a partner.

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