403 - FAMILY

“Family means having someone to love you unconditionally in spite of you and your shortcomings. Family is loving and supporting one another even when it's not easy to do so. It's being the best person you could be so that you may inspire your love ones. ... They got it and that's the world our family is.

Family is defined as a specific group of people that may be made up of partners, children, parents, aunts, uncles, cousins and grandparents. An example of a family is a set of parents living with their children. ... The definition of family is the group of people who share common ancestors.

A family is a group of people going through the world together. ... Some families include single-parent, adoptive, or LGBT families; children living with grandparents; children living with large extended families, including grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins; and children splitting time among different family members.

Types of Families

Nuclear Family. The nuclear family is the traditional type of family structure.
Single Parent Family. The single parent family consists of one parent raising one or more children on his own.
Extended Family.
Childless Family.
Step Family.
Grandparent Family.
Family is the single most important influence in a child's life. From their first moments of life, children depend on parents and family to protect them and provide for their needs. ... They are a child's first teachers and act as role models in how to act and how to experience the world around them.



Characteristics of Family:

(1) A Mating Relationship:
(2) A form of Marriage:
(3) Some rules of mate selection:
(4) A system of Nomenclature:
(5) An economic provision:
(6) A common habitation:


Family love is the kind of love that exists within a family. ... Though different family members have their own opinions about issues and may occasionally falter or even act the worst, you love them for who they are. You respect them in the way you talk with them and relate with them


A Happy Family
I think what makes a happy family is to keep things fair and to always care about each other, and love each other. Families should always listen and help each other out. They should also have things together and share things. They should not fight but ask gently for something.


Having a close-knit and supportive family provides emotional support, economic well-being, and increases overall health. However, the opposite is also true. When family life is characterized by stress and conflict, the health of family members tends to be negatively affected.


3) Family introduces us to the world where we learn important social skills from our parents. 4) It makes us feel secure and comfortable in our daily life. 5) Family means we have someone to bank upon who shares our problems in life. 6) It is a social institution that helps in socialization and reproduction


Some include: support; love and caring for other family members; providing security and a sense of belonging; open communication; making each person within the family feel important, valued, respected and esteemed. Here are some other qualities to consider when evaluating how well your own family is functioning


A family motto is a short phrase or slogan that generalizes your family's beliefs and values. Whether they rhyme or not, the words of a family motto should prioritize mutual respect, thought before action, empathy, kindness, and relationships


It is important for a family to be there for each other through the hard times, as well as the good times. If there is a family tragedy, or a family member has a problem, pulling together can really help. Your children will need your help at this time, and it is important to be open and communicate with them.



Family Problems

Different personalities clashing and disagreements over ways of doing things.
Jealousy or fighting between brothers and sisters.
Parents arguing.
Divorce or separation.
New step-parents or step-brothers and sisters.
A parent or relative having mental health problems, disabilities or illness.


There are two ways that families influence values and expectations of their children: directly and indirectly. ... Children watch their parents interact with others, make choices and determine right and wrong for themselves, and this impacts how they develop their moral self


Unhealthy Family Dynamics. ... One or both parents have addictions or compulsions(e.g., drugs, alcohol, promiscuity, gambling, overworking, and/or overeating) that have strong influences on family members. One or both parents threaten or use physical violence as the primary means of control.


"Family members can be your best friends, you know. And best friends, whether or not they are related to you, can be your family." “The bond that links your true family is not one of blood, but of respect and joy in each other's life.” "The world, we'd discovered, doesn't love you like your family loves you."



Six traits of strong families

Strong families express appreciation and affection. ...
Strong families have a strong commitment to each other. ...
Strong families spend enjoyable time together. ...
Strong families manage stress and crisis effectively. ...
Strong families have a sense of spiritual well-being.


Traits of Good Parents

Guide and Support, Not Push and Demand.
Let Kids Be Independent.
Remember, Kids Are Always Watching.
Never Be Mean, Spiteful, or Unkind.
Show Your Kids You Love Them.
Apologize for Your Mistakes.
Discipline Effectively.
See Your Child for Who They Are.


A dysfunctional family is characterized by “conflict, misbehavior, or abuse” [1]. Relationships between family members are tense and can be filled with neglect, yelling, and screaming. You might feel forced to happily accept negative treatment. There's no open space to express your thoughts and feelings freely.