The Chan Family nearly became an unhealthy functioning family.
The healthy functioning family which means that the family could have a clear family structure and role responsibilities to fulfilled living needs and organized daily life; have care, support, nurture and appreciation between the family members with quality interaction and open communication and could deal with changes and difficulties in a positive manner. (Barker, & Chang, 2013, p21-22) The changes have taken place in the family structure and role responsibilities among the Chan family. While Mr. and Mrs. Chan decided to divorce, Mr. Chan sometimes did not come back home to sleep and even less time with family. After Mr. Chan moving out, Mrs. goes part-time job and visit mothers-in-law while Tung-tung is at school or in the centre.
They have failed to show concern, support and appreciation for family members. The parents had arguments over trivial matters within a few months ago. Tung-tung shouted to express her incomprehension about the incident. Still, her mother could not tolerate and failed to understand the meaning behind why Tung-tung kept crying every day because Daddy was not at home. She only thought that Tung-tung’s behaviour was unreasonable and intolerable. Also, they did not have the right amount of interaction and communication to try to resolve difficulties in family relationships. Chan’s family did not arrange any family activity and family time together, involving both parents in the past few months.