Understanding Dysfunctional Families: Insights from Psychology

#dysfunctional Have you ever heard the word dysfunctional used to describe a family, a friendship, or even a workplace? In this lesson, we break down the meaning of dysfunctional, exploring its root word function and the prefix dys-, which means “bad” or “difficult.” My students had a lot to say about different types of dysfunctional relationships—some even gave examples they’ve seen in books, movies, and real life! We’re about to read a novel that features a dysfunctional family, so this discus

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