Famous Families
This is a musical family that became famous in the 1960s due to the group they formed of five boys. One of the members became the King of Pop.
The Jackson Family or Jackson 5
This attachment style is not driven by fear of losing or getting too close to someone. This person feels safe.
Secure attachment
This person is considered the problem child. The one who gets blamed for everything. They may feel angry often.
Scapegoat
This family is not close and may not talk often. They struggle to connect emotionally.
Emotionally Distant
The mother and father of this family are both famous actors. Their son acted in a film with the dad and the daughter had a popular song out about her hair before cutting her hair. Some of the movies the family is known for include: Pursuit of Happyness, Ali, and The Karate Kid.
The Smiths
This person is likely independent, can have several friends but doesn't get too close. They don't like to open up about themselves. When things get too intimate for them, they may make jokes, shut down or push away.
Avoidant
The child that is often forgotten about, they don't cause any trouble, are usual quiet and off in their own world
Lost Child
This family fights in harmful ways. Parents usually harsh and strict. Fear is commonly used to maintain control.
Chronic Conflict
This family has been on television for over 30 years. The father works at a nuclear plant in Springfield, the mom is known for her tall hair, the son is often in trouble, the sister plays the saxophone and the youngest child never speaks.
The Simpsons
Goes back and forth between being clingy and distant, strong fear of being hurt and rejected.
Fearful Attachment
This child may be a high achiever or a star athlete. They are the pride of the family. The family may think that this child's success means that they are not a dysfunctional family
Hero
Severe psychological, substance abuse or terminal illnesses may affect the family. The family roles are reveresed and the children are more responsible. The kids may develop anxiety.
Pathological Family
This is one of, if not the most popular reality show families. The family consists of five daughters and one son but the second oldest daughter is the most famous. Several of the daughters have either dated or married athletes and rappers.
The Kardashians
Fears losing the attachment, may feel like the person is their world
Anxious
This child uses humor to resolve conflicts within the family. This child may supress their feelings of fear and come off as happy to keep the family together
Mascot
The children are poorly looked after. Parents don't establish order. Often the older children play the role of the caretakers. Younger children struggle with authority.
Chaotic
This person makes excuses for the family member who may have an addiction. They may let them or even help them to do poor things.
Enabler
One parent is controlling whereas the other is submissive. The controlling parent doesn't care how his or her actions affects the rest of the family. The other parent may feel depressed. The rest of the family suffers silently.
Submissive-Dominant