Response to Conflict
Disputes occur more often than thought. Although many are simply overcome, most aren’t. For this reason, there are many ways to go about the issue, sadly not all will result in a satisfactory way. Controversially, we could avoid the problem, but steering clear of the dilemma may not always be the best option. Then what is the most successful way to approach a problem? Remaining positive is the best way to solve a conflict. In fact, there are many examples in history and literature of conflicts being tackled, like in, The Boy in the Striped Pajamas by John Boyne and Dear Mrs. Breed by Joanne Oppenheim. Therefore, both sources show the characters responding to conflict with positivity. Some examples of positivity …show more content…
In fact, conflict can contribute to possibilities for improvement, when dealt with properly, leading to a stronger bond between whoever was involved in the conflict (Smith Jaffe). Presumably, if the conflict were to not be dealt with properly. the conflict may have never been solved, causing a barrier between whoever was involved in the conflict. Understanding conflict leads to resolving disputes more effectively rather than misunderstanding the conflict and not understanding the other person’s ideas and goals (Creighton University). As a result if conflict is mismanaged, it can cause great harm to a relationship--possibly even causing the relationship to end-- rather than allowing the relationship to grow (Segal …show more content…
Remaining positive is the best way to respond to conflict. Examples in The Boy in the Striped Pajamas and Dear Mrs. Breed prove positive attitudes are a great way to deal with conflicts. They can often times result in a stronger bond between the people facing conflict, but if dealt with improperly relationships can be broken. In my opinion, because conflicts occur so often how to react to them needs to be with a positive attitude.
Works Cited
Boyne, John. "The Boy in the Striped Pajamas." Studysync: Reading & Writing Companion. Sonoma, CA: BookheadEd Learning, LLC, 2015. 384-87. Print.
Creighton University. "The Problem: How to Manage Conflict." Creighton University. Creighton University, 2017. Web. 6 Apr. 2017.
Melinda Smith, M.A., and Jaelline Jaffe, Ph.D. Peaceable Solution Conflict Resolution Skills. Toronto, ON: Kinetic Video (distributor), 2009. Kinetic Video (distributor), Sept. 2009. Web. 6 Apr. 2017.
Oppenheim, Joanne. "Dear Mrs. Breed." Studysync: Reading & Writing Companion. Sonoma, CA: BookheadEd Learning, LLC, 2015. 409-13. Print.
Segal, Jeanne, Ph.D, and Melinda Smith, M.A. "Conflict Resolution Skills." Conflict Resolution Skills: Building the Skills That Can Turn Conflicts into Opportunities. HelpGuide.org, Aug. 2017. Web. 6 Apr.
Disputes occur more often than thought. Although many are simply overcome, most aren’t. For this reason, there are many ways to go about the issue, sadly not all will result in a satisfactory way. Controversially, we could avoid the problem, but steering clear of the dilemma may not always be the best option. Then what is the most successful way to approach a problem? Remaining positive is the best way to solve a conflict. In fact, there are many examples in history and literature of conflicts being tackled, like in, The Boy in the Striped Pajamas by John Boyne and Dear Mrs. Breed by Joanne Oppenheim. Therefore, both sources show the characters responding to conflict with positivity. Some examples of positivity …show more content…
In fact, conflict can contribute to possibilities for improvement, when dealt with properly, leading to a stronger bond between whoever was involved in the conflict (Smith Jaffe). Presumably, if the conflict were to not be dealt with properly. the conflict may have never been solved, causing a barrier between whoever was involved in the conflict. Understanding conflict leads to resolving disputes more effectively rather than misunderstanding the conflict and not understanding the other person’s ideas and goals (Creighton University). As a result if conflict is mismanaged, it can cause great harm to a relationship--possibly even causing the relationship to end-- rather than allowing the relationship to grow (Segal …show more content…
Remaining positive is the best way to respond to conflict. Examples in The Boy in the Striped Pajamas and Dear Mrs. Breed prove positive attitudes are a great way to deal with conflicts. They can often times result in a stronger bond between the people facing conflict, but if dealt with improperly relationships can be broken. In my opinion, because conflicts occur so often how to react to them needs to be with a positive attitude.
Works Cited
Boyne, John. "The Boy in the Striped Pajamas." Studysync: Reading & Writing Companion. Sonoma, CA: BookheadEd Learning, LLC, 2015. 384-87. Print.
Creighton University. "The Problem: How to Manage Conflict." Creighton University. Creighton University, 2017. Web. 6 Apr. 2017.
Melinda Smith, M.A., and Jaelline Jaffe, Ph.D. Peaceable Solution Conflict Resolution Skills. Toronto, ON: Kinetic Video (distributor), 2009. Kinetic Video (distributor), Sept. 2009. Web. 6 Apr. 2017.
Oppenheim, Joanne. "Dear Mrs. Breed." Studysync: Reading & Writing Companion. Sonoma, CA: BookheadEd Learning, LLC, 2015. 409-13. Print.
Segal, Jeanne, Ph.D, and Melinda Smith, M.A. "Conflict Resolution Skills." Conflict Resolution Skills: Building the Skills That Can Turn Conflicts into Opportunities. HelpGuide.org, Aug. 2017. Web. 6 Apr.