Members do not depend on one another more than they should. Members do not feel excessively depressed or otherwise emotionally disturbed because of other members behavior that they cannot control. Members do not make improper demands on one another that interfere with the family member's development and personal pursuits. The family system adjusts to new times, places and circumstances. Family members exercise forgiveness and do not remain bitter over issues of conflict.
Parents assume their leadership roles.
Leaders attempt to manage their lives and the families through the setting of goals, establishing priorities and careful scheduling of family life as well as their own lives. Children are sufficiently exposed to both male and female role models. Male and female roles in the family are neither diminished or exaggerated. Children are taught to respect their parents roles as leaders and parents do not exercise their authority in ways that might ruin a child's respect. Members understand clearly their roles.