The classic idea behind counseling is healing and growth. Many people attach a stigma to counseling without realizing the wonderful advantages in having an objective guide to help with family issues. In any case, many of the principles that are applied in family counseling are quite effective for encouraging family growth, good health, and good communication.
Every family is human and subject to human errors and emotions.
Failing to recognize our humanity sometimes creates problems. Perhaps one of the most important keys we find in parenting is that children tend to emulate what their parents do more than what they say. Basically, actions speak louder than words. Parents have a responsibility to act as role models and to show by their actions their true beliefs and values. To do otherwise, is to give children a far different message than the words spoken.