Family wellness is dependent on cooperation and learning, which prepares you for social situations. Families are made in love, where children learn responsibility, values, morals, work ethic, love and the meaning of life, whilst parents learn from their teaching, decision making, endurance, praise, and correction as they raise their children. The wellbeing of ‘the family’ as a concept influences the wellbeing of society as a whole. A society mimics the values, beliefs and sensitivities of the families it contains, so when the family becomes fractured, society also becomes fractured.
As a child, your family has the biggest influence on your experience of life. This is the time when you develop the habits of your lifetime, though your peers also have a say in how you turn out. As part of a well-rooted family, you see a daily example of unity, love, commitment and devotion, and are part of that example for the world to see. You build your characters together, as well as developing your beliefs and strength against the pressures of life. When a family functions well, it demonstrates meaningful and honourable communication within and without.
However, your family doesn’t just provide a sound foundation for its children, but as adults there is still greater security and stability. The family environment is a constant reminder that values and priorities are important, as well as expressing and demonstrating love whenever a member of your family is struggling. The family comes together as one in harmony and support, which teaches you how to face stress and still maintain strength in the face of adversity.
Finally, as a family you realise how important it is to spend time with each other, and to cherish that time. The way all of these advantages of family life come together is through the work and the time that you put into it. Though the perfect family doesn’t exist, you can still work together to make sure that yours is the best it can be.