The Allen family joined the F&ST program in hopes of strengthening the relationship between the eldest son and the dad. The parents were not sure exactly what was pushing the son away from the dad. They of course thought that it was due to the fact that they had recently adopted him and that he was having some challenges adapting.
The son did not enjoy doing any of the F&ST activities with the dad, that is, until dad changed his approach. Dad started to listen more, and talk less. Consequently the son began to look forward to attending F&ST with his family