Often children and adolescents adjust to the new culture more easily than their elders. This can lead to family conflict and, at times, violence. Be alert for warning signs of family stress and tension. On the other hand, older family members can help translate their culture, beliefs, religious practices, support systems, and risk factors for the health care provider. They can also assist with decision making and provide support to enable the person or group seeking care to change behaviors and become more health promoting. Nurses need to understand the role of the family in immigrant populations and to treat individuals in the context of the families from which they come