HBS Parents Conflict Conflict Management Conflict is all around us. It is a natural part of our interactions with others, arising from a diversity of opinions and values, as well as unmet needs, wants and misunderstandings.
Conflict is an important part of human growth and development.
Without conflict, we would be unable to make adjustments and improvements in the social and physical worlds in which we live. People who have problem-solving and interpersonal skills to deal with conflict constructively are able to build satisfying relationships, solve problems and be positive contributors to our society. When children lack the skills to deal with feelings and disagreements appropriately, they often resort to threatening, hitting or withdrawing as ways of coping with problems. At Hollywood Beach School we recognize the need for students to develop these interpersonal skills. All classes are utilizing a positive prevention program based on the belief that young people can learn constructive ways to address the everyday conflicts in their lives.