“Therefore will a man leave his mother and father’s house, and be united to his wife, and the two shall become one” (Genesis 2:23-24).
A family starts from the outset of marriage; when a man decides to make his desired woman his wife.
This family is part of the social agent that forms the society. In a general term, a family consists of the man, his wife, and child(ren). The head of the family is the man.
These individuals in the family are with different, unique and a variety of character, personality, wants, need, and so on.
Putting your family first means relating with one another accordingly, having in mind that you are all unique beings in the relationship. This helps to develop a good family relationship.
As children start to grow, they learn the btasic and complex things from what they experience through the relationship with their family.
This relationship can affect many aspects of their lives. As they mature, the family relationship touches all areas of their development – thinking, social, emotional, physical, behavioural, and moral.
Good family relationships that are stable in the early years help children develop good self-confidence, motivation to learn and perform well in school.
Later in life, they contribute to the ability to talk instead of fight, knowing the difference between right and wrong, making and keeping friends and being a valued family member.
In order to develop a good family relationship, one must find time to be together as a family, remembering to talk, share and laugh.
Children have opportunities to learn important lessons from the family and to acquire important habits with the help of the parents.
Parents should include their children in their daily life and routines, such as assigning chores in the kitchen to wash dishes while you cook, washing the car together, and so on. These provide more opportunities for one-on-one attention.
You will be able to really listen to what your child is saying and focus a reply to extend his or her thinking. You may be able to tap into your child’s concerns or ideas and strengthen your bonds through sharing and understanding.
While involving your child in your daily routines, you may also be able to clarify some basic things to your child, talk to him/her about what you are doing, why you are doing it, and how it is meaningful not just to you or the child, but to the whole family.
Relationships are built through trust and support, and a child begins building his/hers at home.
Through mutual respect, positive and consistent time spent together, and involvement in daily routines, your child develops a deeper understanding of his or place within the family community.
All the skills your child learns through these routines may be used when he or she goes into the wider community and builds relationships with other children and adults.
