Does a bad childhood necessarily result in dysfunctional parenting?

Does a bad childhood necessarily result in dysfunctional parenting?

Good marriages oftentimes don’t need a lot of communication because they don’t need a whole lot of resolution about stuff. And usually much of what they communicate is already understood.

How reliable is your long term memory? Do you remember where you were when the shuttle disaster happened? Although memories are seared into our brains, you may be surprised at what happens with our ability to recall the details.

Who are you nicest to? Do I treat the clerk at Target with more patience than I treat my wife? And if so, why?

Do your kids have a right to privacy? Is it okay to look through their things if you are concerned that they are engaging in behavior that can hurt them?