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THE SECRET OF FAMILY HAPPINESS

Since I was a kid I have always heard that the family is the oldest institution on earth and throughout history, strong families have helped to make strong societies and that is the best arrangement for bringing up children to be mature adults. However, as time went on I have seen family is changing -sad to say not for better.

In many countries most families consist of a father, a mother, and children, but other families have become increasingly common in recent years- the single- parent family, and the family whose parents are not living together for one reason or another. Many, therefore, think that take care of their elderly family members is a burden rather than as a duty or a privilege. Divorce is becoming increasingly common and many young teenagers have children without getting married. Reports from
around the world tell of millions of homeless children roaming the streets; many are escaping from abusive homes or are cast out by families that cannot support them.
There’s no doubt the family is in crisis, but why is the family in crisis? Many people think family crisis lies in the fact that nowadays many women have to go to work. Other point is the present moral breakdown. However, I think although we are living this family crisis, there are many ways to solve this problem.

A happy family is a heaven of safety and security. Imagine the ideal family for a moment. During their evening meal, parents sit with their children and discuss the events of the day. Children chatter excitedly as they tell their father and mother about what happened at school, the relaxing time spent together refreshes everyone for another day in the world outside. In a happy family, a child knows that his father and mother will take care of him when he gets sick, perhaps taking turns at his bedside through the night, knows that he can go to his mother or father with the problems of his young life and get advice and support. Yes, the child feels safe, no matter how trouble-filled the outside world may be.

When children grow up, they usually get married and have family of their own.” A person realizes how indebted he is to his parents when he has a child of his own” says an Oriental proverb. With a deep of gratitude and love, the grown children try to make his own family happy and they also look after their elderly parents, who delight in the company of the grandchildren. Perhaps at this point you are thinking: ´well I love my family, but it is not like the one just described´. If you are thinking that, ask yourself this question. Is there a secret of family happiness?

You only have the answer and if you think and look inside yourself the beautiful feeling that is love and of course look for God who has observed family life since mankind’s beginning and even knows the problems that can arise and has given counsel for solving them. I am sure you will find the secret. I did it and now I enjoy sharing with my family, if you apply them, you will know the secret of family happiness too.

WRITTEN BY: Chaparro Salgado Odra Nataly
E-Mail: odrangel@hotmail.com
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