Friday, April 6, 2007

What makes my family happy?

My name is Najihah. I have a very happy family. My father's name is Sapuwan bin Mohamad. My mother's name is Shaniah binti Abdul Rani. I have 6 siblings and I am the second one. Faizah is my elder sister. My younger sisters is Madihah, Norhannan, and Adibah. I have only one brother, Mohd Najib his name. do you wanna to know what makes my family happy? The answer is..

Topping the list is communication. Families must connect and talk to each other. Children must be allowed to express their ideas and feelings. In response, parents must acknowledge and show their appreciation for the effort made. The family should learn to laugh with each other and not at each other.

Healthy families respect each other. They give respect and receive respect in return. Respecting another member's point of view, even though it is different from one's own, is important. Members of family do not put down one another in front of friends and strangers.

Making time for each other is another priority. Parents must make time for their children and each other. Works and other activities must not be allowed to encroach into family time. Having dinner together daily or setting aside Saturday or Sundays are pockets of time that can ensure family togetherness.

Finally, healthy family build strong moral and spiritual foundations. Parent must diligently play their role in overseeing a child's continued contact with religion. Encouraging children to join civic organizations such as the Boy Scouts, Girl Guides, ect. will help to instil in children moral qualities of kindness, responsibility, courtesy, cooperation, respect for the envirinment and helping the less fortunate.