Traits of a Healthy Family
There are many things that make a family healthy, including love and effort put into making the family work together the way it should. Here are common themes that have helped many families strengthen their bond.
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Shared Fun
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Life is busy, but a healthy family makes time to share for meals, games, a trip or fun activity. This provides time to talk, bond, encourage each other and form a family identity. Children feel secure in a family that makes time together a priority.
Communication
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Families that can really share their feelings can work out conflict better and quicker. The members will know more about each other and what each person needs.
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Respect
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Children need to listen to their parents, but that doesn't mean everyone can have respect for other family members as valuable people. In a happy family, everyone should feel she's important and contribute, even if everyone contributes in different ways. The family should place value on respecting others.
Boundaries
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Every game has rules. All through life, we know what we're allowed to do and what is wrong. In a family, children need clear boundaries about household rules. This actually makes it easier on children to stay within their boundaries. Even adults in families have boundaries by acknowledging that there are ways to treat other people that are good and acceptable.
Identity
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There are probably over a hundred movies about finding a home. Disney movies such as Bolt feature someone who feels as if he doesn't belong and wants a home. Having a family identity helps children and adults feel they belong in a family that's defined by special characteristics. There are hunting families, sports families and families who love literature and reading. Your family can have several shared passions that make your family special.
Support
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Everyone needs support and encouragement for school, sports, work and dreams. Our family is where we turn when we're unsure if we'll succeed at our goals. Families should offer useful advice to members without criticizing.
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