The Impact of Mindfulness Ideas on Family Relationships during the Adolescence Period

Abstract

Mindfulness is an objective and self-reflecting approach for oneself to acknowledge what one is feeling without interpretation or judgment (Bluth & Blanton, 2014). Understanding mindfulness not only helps people relieve stress and improve the feeling of happiness but also helps to build good family relationships, especially with those who are in adolescence period. This essay argues about the impact of mindfulness ideas on family relationship from both perspectives of parents and adolescents, and analyzes the usage of mindfulness in reducing the chance of adolescence rebellion, developing appropriate parenting style under various real world situations, and promoting self-reflection among family members about their behaviors and thoughts.