The scenario
The Lee family consists of parents Robert and Susan, married in 1992, with sons Kevin (b. 1995) and Jason (b. 1998). Robert's open favoritism toward Kevin causes intense resentment and rivalry from Jason. Susan remains neutral.
What is in this drawing
Read the decisions behind it.
01
Applied note attribute to Kevin with "father's favorite" to depict favoritism.
02
Applied note attribute to Jason with "sibling rivalry" to capture the conflict.
03
Focused on the nuclear family without extended members to keep the emotional dynamic front and center.
This pattern works for any family scenario where a note attribute specifies an emotional or relational dynamic not supported by standard genogram symbols.
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