is family togetherness good or bad?
603898
family togetherness is good and missing in most families these days due to two working parents and children with busy social lives outside of school. if more familes spent time together to talk over family issues or issues that were bothering them the world would be a better place.
177146
Compared to an extended family, A LOT.  If one of the immediate family members disagree with each other on fundamental issues, that's it, the whole structure will crumble and you have a broken family and the kids will have no relatives to run to for support. I mean, they may have relatives but they will not be close enough for them to feel comfortable just knocking on their door.  \n\nHolidays are boring.  You'll get cabin fever more often and... well, it's just lonely. Bigger families are more fun.
739044
Sometimes you just have to swallow your differences to make others happy.  Especially is that other is your family. \n\nI don't think it's too much to ask to share in your family happiness.
1050497
Absolutely...family get  togethers are always interesting, to say the least...nothing boring going on there, is there? And, you will always have someone to be mad at...all built into the family. You will always have a group that you will feel "better than." Think of the consequences of their being "perfect in everyway!" That would be a harder bunch to face than a bunch of loonies. Count your blessings..unless, of course, your wife is part of the madness...then you have more problems than this note can cover :-)
112951
If you feel weird about it don't do it.  I think it would be better if you keep your independence and don't rely upon them.  It is great to be close to your bf's family but there also should be some distance so you can be you without having to worry that they may be watching every thing you do.
701559
Definitely.  We take care of each other, and basically my family keeps me out of trouble.  >_>
291692
Families are the heart of society. The definition of family needs reform or revision.  I don't know about restraint.  But opening hearts to new ways of looking at a family will improve society. Values like loving and caring for members of the family, supporting one another, are great.  Excluding others from the definition isn't.
301406
My family is not broken, but sometimes I wish that it was. \n\nAlthough my parents are cordial enough, the passion left their relationship years ago. I think it's sad to live a life without passion.
98161
I count my blessings! It's wonderful to make that kind of connection with people. My family does this often. We have a lot of non-family family members - I've always thought of it as a kind of adoption. It's really a great way to liven up any family gathering - it's nice to have all the family get together for Thanksgiving, but bringing newly 'adopted' family friends always spices things up. :)\n\nWhen I was your age, I had a couple families. My best friend's family was great - it was like having twice as many people care about me. At that age, it really helped me. 13's a rough age to be...so much is going on... I'm 25 now, and I still go visit my 'other' families. \n\nPeople used to say that it takes a village to raise a child. While you're not exactly a child, it's the same idea. The more people who care about you, the better. Don't worry too much - this is really a good thing.
675082
the disadvates of a nuclear family is that it is just your mom and dad and brothers and sisters  there is no one else to help out , with an extended family ifthings get rough you always have people to help out and give love and attention andcontribute to the household sharing duties whteher it is an uncle or aunt or cousin or grandparent
992484
i think that the thing that makes a strong family is the trust that the family have for each other and the love for each other but also the family needs to know the lord because a family that prays together stay together.also the family just need time together and somrtimes they need time apart .
511129
there is no such thing as a conservative family every one has some dirt under the rug, and if thy think that you are not good enough now you will spend most of your time trying to show them that you are, that is if you get in the family. and its takes so much out of you that it is not worth it. i know, it sucks.
985245
Family, love, happiness and respect
1033443
It is okay not to like everything in your love ones lives. This is what makes us unique. Just remember to use good manners and not show loud and rude behavior during the family game watching time. \n\nGood luck and I hope you and your family find something that you can all share in and equally love.
210570
As long as you're okay,you're happy as a family.You feel that he loves you,cares for u,spend time with u,then i'd rather not know.
56866
definately not.. in the long run it will only hurt you and the kids... its not good to keep the kids in a unhealthy relationship.
558674
We get wrapped up in our little world of taking care of our family's..\n\nMaybe since you notice this you can talk to your brothers and sisters before you drift to far apart.