TestIs my family OK? Question 3

Does one parent make all the decisions and force the other to do what he/she wants?

Answer: Yes!: If one person has power over another and always has his/her way and makes the other unhappy as a result, this is a form of emotional violence.
Answer: No!: Everyone wants to feel comfortable at home. A respectful and loving atmosphere is the basis for a happy and untroubled life together. It’s normal for adults to have different opinions on some things and to talk about them. If they can’t agree they have to find compromises – for example they can decide in turn where to go for the next holiday.

Anna B., Beraterin bei der Frauenhelpline

What is domestic violence?Interview with with Anna B., counsellor on the Frauenhelpline

We spoke with Anna B., counsellor on the Frauenhelpline (women’s helpline). The Frauenhelpline offers anonymous and free initial and crisis phone counselling for women, children and juveniles affected by violence.