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• Communication problem– Lack of communication or miscommunication leads to misunderstanding. Conflicts, and broken relationships within the family.
• Conflict and disagreements– Differences of opinions, values, beliefs, culture and expectations may end up in conflict between family members.
• Parenting challenges– Parents may tend to struggle with the upbringing of their children, especially on the grounds of disciplinary issues, setting boundaries and acquiring a balance between being authoritative and nurturing.
• Financial stress- Financial crisis and requirements can result in stress that may have a wide impact in the family.
• Divorce and separation– Issues between partners leads to arguments, which may sustain up separation or divorce that can have a serious effects on all family members, particularly in children. 
• Blended family dynamic– When families merge due to remarriage, there may be difficulties in integrating stepparents, step-siblings and getting accustomed to the changes in the family structure. 
• Mental health issues– Occurrence of psychological/psychiatric issue scan harm the overall well-being of the families.
• Illness and care-giving responsibilities- Families may find it complicated to deal with elderly and the individuals with chronic/terminal illnesses and this impacts the entire family.
• Substance abuse and addiction– Influence of intoxicated members in the family with alcohol and other substances and associated social stigma  create emotional turmoils  and impairment on relationships. 
• Sibling rivalries- Arguments and conflicts between siblings may become an issue in the families and this affects the family dynamic adversely. 
• Work-life balance- Balancing family and work life can have an influence on the family mechanisms as it could generate stress on family relationships, especially in finding time to be with the family.
• Empty nest syndrome- Parents feel empty when their children leave to set up their own lives and this causes them to have low mood and feel isolated.