One secret to a strong family


Great parents understand that, at the end of
the day, having a strong and happy family is all
about relationships.

Individual family members will not support each other
if they do not trust one another first. They will not
invest in one another or the family as a group unless
they truly feel their best interests are being
promoted and the other family members sincerely
care about them.

To build this trust, great parents set the example
and remember that it is the little things that happen
every day that are important when it comes to
building strong families.

They remember to follow through on commitments.
By doing what they say they will do, when they say
they will do it, creates a pattern of trust and mutual respect. They are punctual and respectful of the
schedules they set and expect other family members
to be the same.

They are courteous, always being mindful that to
earn respect every family member must first give
respect. This does not mean let your kids walk all
over you, you are after all “the parent”. But, it never
hurts to thank people for finishing a job or following
through on an expectation, no matter how simple you
believe the task was.

As a parent if you merely meet the basic needs of
each member of the family. They will live together in
blissful tolerance until someone who can do it better
comes along. On the other hand, if you and your
family can connect on a deeper level based on
mutual respect and trust, bonds will form that will
last a lifetime and hold strong during difficult times.