Learning From Close One:

Mar 19, 2020

Why don't people learn from their close ones? 


There is a rule in psychology that you cannot give therapy to someone you already know. No matter how good a therapist is, refer them to someone else who has no preconceived notion of who their patient is.  

Because; a sense of hesitation and objectivity might get in the way of the therapist and the patient. 

It will be difficult for you to begin the process of fair dealing with someone with whom you already have an emotional connection. It applies to the other side as well. 

All these thoughts come in the way of professional relationships. 

Many people struggle to maintain professional relationships with their family members in the workplace. 

About 75% of students swear that they cannot learn from their family members, even if those members are skilled at their tasks.   

Especially when it comes to technical or business knowledge, it will be much more fruitful for you and the learner; you are unknown to each other before beginning this process. 

But why?  

Let's learn more about why people find it difficult to learn from someone they already know.