Familytherapy 20 01 02 Alexa Vega Spying On Mom... ((full))

Secret-keeping can have far-reaching consequences for family relationships. When family members engage in secretive behavior, it can create an atmosphere of mistrust, anxiety, and guilt. In the case of Alexa Vega and her mother, the reported spying incident may have led to feelings of betrayal, hurt, and confusion. Research suggests that secret-keeping can: