Sometimes in families it may be important to set aside time to discuss these roles in order to sustain a fair balance. For example, “couples who take time to debrief and share work experiences greatly increase their relational satisfaction” (Family Communication, 173). Considering how communication plays a large role in determining how the family roles will be carried out, Fitzpatrick and Richie came up with four types of families that function on the basis of communication; they are consensual, pluralistic, protective, and laissez-faire. They say, “this typology recognizes that families can function well with different types of behaviors and that there is not just one functional way to communicate” (Family Communication,
Sometimes in families it may be important to set aside time to discuss these roles in order to sustain a fair balance. For example, “couples who take time to debrief and share work experiences greatly increase their relational satisfaction” (Family Communication, 173). Considering how communication plays a large role in determining how the family roles will be carried out, Fitzpatrick and Richie came up with four types of families that function on the basis of communication; they are consensual, pluralistic, protective, and laissez-faire. They say, “this typology recognizes that families can function well with different types of behaviors and that there is not just one functional way to communicate” (Family Communication,