The Importance Of Family Life

One of the major concerns today is how we have allowed so-called successes and the changes in society to affect the way family life is. In our little Bahamas, one of the major concerns is that the bonds that held the family together are disappearing. Consequently, we are slowly forgetting the meaning of family care, and the appreciation for family. Moreover, parents are neglecting their responsibilities because of the pressure from society. We see from our history that the family structure has changed drastically over the last fifty years. However as a society change, the family and way of living have changed also. Catherine Pulsifer states, “People come and go in our lives, but a beauty of life is that our family is always there”. The principles and

A simple comment such as thank you, good job or I love you are no longer seen as important or valued. Loving and caring for each other involves much more than a feeling; In fact, it involves action, especially at times when we do not feel like showing our emotions. Research have shown that expression of appreciation and love towards children reduces behavioral problems and enhances children’s development and increases family happiness. Love is one of the most important principles of parenting. If children do not feel appreciated and loved, all the successes and materials eventually become unimportant. Children need to be complemented for their successes, and most of the time it does not have to be tangible. Simple gestures such as love note to encourage, a hug, a kiss, a handclasp, or an arm around the shoulder can says and means a lot. leaving a thank you note on the refrigerator or just relaxing together, shows appreciation. Today we see, that even though the parent and children live in the same house, they are emotionally separated. The family needs to make a conscious effort to develop closeness and show love towards each