Using the family system theory, will assist with the individuals in the family understand their development based upon a family perspective. The individuals in both families have problems coping with traumatic events in their lives such as a father going to prison or the death of a mother. The vertical patterns of the second generation is the emotional detachment from a family member when feel betrayed or hurt. On the maternal …show more content…
The generations were assumed to be emotionally prepared to handle the situations due to their developmental stage. Using the family system theory address in Kilpatrick and Holland (2009), by observing the first generation during early adulthood can contribute to the personal development of the second generation (p.171). In these families, the reproduction of children will begin during the early adulthood forcing the individual to take on responsibilities and neglect their emotional for survival. This is a family strength being able to adapt to any situation to ensure the safety of another person. The females in the family establish a nurturance role and work to help provide for their children. The females in the homes hold the power in the home but the male are expected to have the authoritative role, with limited amount of time spent at the