What is family?

Family for me means the ones who will be beside me no matter what happens, the most loved ones. The outer world
loves me when I am strong and effective and dislikes me when I am weak and ineffective. Actually, some good friends
also count as a family according to this description. Family are the people that stay beside me even in the toughest of
times, the worst of the worst times, even whenever something is very wrong with me.

Family for me means everything. If I can bring them all in one place, that will really make me happy and complete.

Family means more than just the people you live with. Family are the people that you can count on, trust, and love. My
family is so special to me. They have been through everything with me and have always been by my side. I would not
trade my family for the world!

I am beyond blessed to have such a great family! I have the greatest parents. They do so much for my! I am blessed with
a mother that love me unconditionally, a 21 old sister that loves to play the computer, a 18 year old sister that loves to
put her lotion on her body. l These people make up my family. I do not know what I would do with out them. I am the
youngest child in the family. Being the youngest pushes me to be the best I can be. I want to show my siblings and
cousins how to be a good person and act right. I want to set a good example for them. I do not want to let them down. I
know they count on me and look up to me.

Over all family comes first (after God of course). We could not live without family. We would not even be here if it was
not for our family. We should treasure our family forever. Family is always there for us, and always has our back. I think
the definition of family should be deeper than just the people you live with.

Families provide guidance and love. They provide emotional support, care and encouragement. They take care of our
well-being, add balance to our lives and ground us.

Family is the smallest unit of society. Everybody education starts in the family. Love, respect and morals start in the
family. They keep their secrets and share them with each other.
Family is different in Turkey. They love each other with a different love. Family members never leave each other behind.
Teenagers sometimes hate their parents but their parents always understand about this situation. If their children fall
into wrong paths, they try save him/her.

Essential characteristics of a family

1.Spend Quality Time Together -

A characteristic of healthy families is that they spend time doing enjoyable activities together. "Healthy families tend to
select activities that promote the family as being important and help the family to grow closer," Often, these activities
become family traditions, such as sharing meals together, having family outings every weekend or playing sports
together.

2.Respect Each Other - Respect is an important characteristic of healthy families. Family members accept that they each
have their own personalities, qualities and interests. Everyone plays an important role in the family. When there is
conflict between family members, it is resolved in a positive and healthy manner. Family members also acknowledge
each other's accomplishments and show appreciation for other members.

Family religious faith

Spiritual life is a part of family life. The common belief that they share gives the family the inner strength to get through
any type of a difficult situation while holding the family together as a unit.
Spend time together– Find activities each person enjoys and participate enthusiastically. If you cannot actually engage
in the activity be sure to support one another’s interests through attention and encouragement.

Effective Communication– Emphasize that each person’s ideas are valid and everyone should have the chance to share
happy news as well as what’s bothering them. Being a good listener is essential in the communication process. Listening
displays respect. It shows family members you care about what concerns them.

Appreciation– Every day family members contribute in ways that are worthy of appreciation. It is important to be aware
of their efforts and express your gratitude with meaningful words and gestures. This can be done simply by saying,
“Thank you for doing the dishes,” or perhaps leaving a quick note where they can find it. It is also important to
appreciate others not only for what they do, but also for who they are! This helps to increase the recipient’s self-esteem
and deepens a caring bond between family members.

Commitment– ‘Putting family first’ means that everyone takes time to consider how their decisions will affect the other
members of the family. They are concerned about one another’s welfare and happiness, and seek to structure their
lifestyle in ways that promote unity and harmony.

Good coping skills– Members of strong families demonstrate the ability to stand firmly together during a crisis. By
utilizing effective communication skills and maintaining a positive out look, families can deal with difficult times and find
strength that will sustain them through any crisis.

Values and convictions– Identifying and practicing a set of deeply held values and moral standards is an essential
component of strong families. Some families demonstrate these beliefs through participation in organized religion while
others involve themselves in worthy causes. Parents can express values by having open discussions about cultural
trends, reading books to children which contain moral messages, or making a written document that states, “This family
believes…” and posting it where everyone can see it. The most effective method, however, is allowing your children to
observe you practicing your ethical convictions. Children may not hear everything we say, but they see everything we
do!

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RIGHTS OF A CHILD

Rights of a Child (Philippines)

1. Presidential Degree no. 603 “Child and Youth Welfare Code” Article 3 – Rights of a Child

2. Rights of a child All children shall be entitled to the rights herein set forth without distinction as to legitimacy or
illegitimacy, sex, social status, religion, political antecedents, and other factors.

3. 12 rights of a child: 1. Every child is endowed with the dignity and worth of a human being from the moment of his
conception, as generally accepted in medical parlance, and has, therefore, the right to be born well. In short: Every child
has the right to be born well and must be cared and raised well.

4. 12 rights of a child: 2. Every child has the right to a wholesome family life that will provide him/her with love, care and
understanding, guidance and counseling, and moral and material security. In short: Every child has the right to live with
a family who loves, cares and teaches good morals to him/her.

5. 12 rights of a child: 3. Every child has the right to a well-rounded development of his personality to the end that he
may become a happy, useful and active member of society. In short: Every child has the right to have a proper care and
importance from other people.

6. 12 rights of a child: 4. Every child has the right to a balanced diet, adequate clothing, sufficient shelter, proper medical
attention, and all the basic physical requirements of a healthy and vigorous life. In short: Every child has the right to
have the basic needs of people such as food, water, shelter, clothing and health care.

7. 12 rights of a child: 5. Every child has the right to be brought up in an atmosphere of morality and rectitude for the
enrichment and the strengthening of his character. In short: Every child has the right to have everything he/she needs
for a better life.

8. 12 rights of a child: 6. Every child has the right to an education commensurate with his abilities and to the
development of his skills for the improvement of his capacity for service to himself and to his fellowmen. In short: Every
child has the right to be educated.

9. 12 rights of a child: 7. Every child has the right to full opportunities for safe and wholesome recreation and activities,
individual as well as social, for the wholesome use of his leisure hours. In short: Every child has the right to play and
enjoy whenever they have the opportunity.

10. 12 rights of a child: 8. Every child has the right to protection against exploitation, improper influences, hazards, and
other conditions or circumstances prejudicial to his physical, mental, emotion al, social and moral development. In short:
Every child has the right to be protected from abuse of adults

11. 12 rights of a child: 9. Every child has the right to live in a community and a society that can offer him an
environment free from pernicious influences and conducive to the promotion of his health and the cultivation of his
desirable traits and attributes. In short: Every child has the right to live peacefully away from bad influences.

12. 12 rights of a child: 10. Every child has the right to the care, assistance, and protection of the State, particularly when
his parents or guardians fail or are unable to provide him with his fundamental needs for growth, development, and
improvement.In short: Every child has the right to be cared whenever their parents are not available or cannot sustain
their needs.

13. 12 rights of a child: 11. Every child has the right to an efficient and honest government that will deepen his faith in
democracy and inspire him with the morality of the constituted authorities both in their public and private lives. In
short: Every child has the right to be living in a good government who helps them strengthen their faith and to become a
better citizen

14. 12 rights of a child: 12. Every child has the right to grow up as a free individual, in an atmosphere of peace,
understanding, tolerance, and universal brotherhood, and with the determination to contribute his share in the building
of a better world. In short: Every child has the right to grow up peacefully and getting what they want for the good of
their lives.

To have a good education –Your parents also play a part in preparing you to receive a good education. From the first day
of school parents want their children to do well in school. They encourage their child to do homework, study, and help
them when needed. Parents want the best for their children and will do anything to help them.