Is the "traditional family" just made up?
352861
I agree with you.  Traditional family is just made up.  People always make up things to justify wanting to end or not make happen something.
406717
Our society isn't geared to having any old family values anymore, so when you hear someone came from a large family or has one they automatically assume that 1) everyone's on welfare or 2) the parents were uneducated and or irresponsible.\n\nSociety also tends to think that children are not as valuable as they were when family actually meant something; children are just another tax deduction by today's standard.\n\nI think large families are great. I'm an only child and I wish I had brothers and sisters to divert my mom's attention when I got in trouble haha =)\n\nI also think that people tend to generalize that large families are not as caring or responsive to their children, and that the kids end up growing without the security a smaller family could offer. I say that no matter what the size, it depends on how the family is as a unit (I've seen smaller families just as dysfunctional if not worse than some large ones).
156336
it depends on how you look at it...it can be traditional in my family but it might be really weird to you...so i think its really an opinion
267978
no most of them are just in the business to make money. they are family men and bring up the family the way they want to. the best way they can. devil worship is a joke from back in the 60's... so your family is incorrect....
491003
I've heard so many of these arranged marriages - I'm not talking like serious compulsion, but family arranged - work out ok in the end, and the couples are relatively happy - no less than "love" marriages.  And with divorce rates so high, there's something to be said for the traditional culture for arranged marriage societies.
770064
This may not be much comfort, but most people have screwed up families.   However there are only a few like you and I that will admit it.    My family is the same, sometimes it gets so bad I have to stay away from some of them for months on end.    I have learned that they may be my family, but sometimes you have to put some distance between you and  them for survival..
41566
most families have the same type like waves or ridges
295127
No.  Your family will always be your family.  They will always be there for you and only want the best for you.
613996
awa but mooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo\nok its a family with 1 original parent and kid(s) and a step parent or w/e lol im confused now
233155
Pigskin! Come on am I the only traditionalist here?
641117
It is part of their tradition.\n\nthere are many things in their traditions that are not biblical at all.
1133613
Families are like fudge... mostly sweet with a few nuts\n\nThe family is one of nature's masterpieces.
796952
Not that I heard of. I do not think their mothers want to keep them in their house, they could be such a bad influence to others that surround them.
247719
yes, Remember this. Is not who the parents are that countsa. Its who raises them correctly and nourishgly with love that counts. good luck and much wisdom
232686
I wouldn't say Traditional...its rather tradition, norm that we, Malaysians value them so much...hehe...what values??To start with, how bout, respect your elders, and if you wanna walk infront of them, bow your back and always ask for permission before you cross infront of them...\n\nAnd always take off your shoes before entering any house.
275024
Very simply-- urban families tend to be 'unitary' i.e, a small, direct family unit without extended ties, with only parents and children. Rural families still tend to be 'extended', with lots of cousins and otehr relatives etc. In some parts of the world, there are even 'joint families', with 3-4 generations living together under one roof and with brothers and theri children all pooling their resources.
838303
I think it's perfectly fine, as long as someone's with the kids, who cares! much better than sticking them in childcare. my husband and i have discussed this a few times, and we both would prefer for him to stay home and me work. You're not alone in this thought! I guess people look down on it though because it's traditionally the wife's role to raise the kids, and the husband's to work. but i'm not one to always go with tradition!! if it works for you, tell those rude people so, and let them know that at least you and your family's happy, that's all that matters.