33). In every family system, members are interconnected. This interconnectedness means that each interaction or behavior affects another member or all members of the family system. In family systems, patterns will emerge and become evident over time. According to the multigenerational family life cycle perspective, family history and relationship patterns have the ability to influence future generations in terms of future prospects, hopes, and opportunities (Brandell, 2011, p. 154). These generational patterns can be negative or positive. In the Grape family there are several circular patterns of behavior that are evident such as Arnie's constant adventures with the water tower, Bonnie's obesity caused by her sons, the daughters who blame Gilbert and expect him to fix it, and the male model of letting go IL