Conflicts in Families Conflict can emerge for many reasons. One person does not meet another's expectations of intimacy. One person has intimacies outside the primary relationship. Expectations of behavior are undefined. Financial difficulties cause problems.
Children can learn how to handle conflict by watching adult role models.
There are four approaches. Confronting the other person. Seeking the help of a third party. Treating others with kindness. Communication and Relational Mainte- nance.