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Stress Affects Families
 

Parenting is a complicated, demanding job. Very few parents have had any training in how to do ft well. In addition, parents often find themselves in stressful life situations that affect their ability to be good parents. Isolation, illness, job loss, marital breakdown, and alcohol or drug abuse are only a few of the problems that cause parents to feel overwhelmed and unable to solve their problems. Coping skills are short-circuited and support systems break down. This is when child abuse or neglect is most likely to happen. Family Outreach volunteers can help strengthen the ability of parents to meet the needs of their children and to enhance family relationships.