Friction frequently arises when a parent disapproves of a child’s identity or life choices, creating a tug-of-war between individual autonomy and family tradition.

Wealth strips away the polite veneer of family loyalty. When a patriarch dies, siblings stop acting like family and start acting like competitors.

The most enduring family dramas—from Succession to The Godfather , or Little Fires Everywhere —succeed because they balance toxic behavior with moments of genuine warmth.

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