Why do we need a family?

by Tetiana Savchyna

There are different kinds of families such as a nuclear family, extended family, one-parent or child-free families Your nuclearfamily includes spouses, parents and siblings, whilst an extended family includes in-laws, uncles, aunts, cousins and so on.

The word ‘family’ can be traced back to the Latin word ‘familia’. This word referred to an entirehousehold: not just the parents and children who formed the traditional nuclear family back then but also the household servants.

Our family is very important for us for many reasons. Whether you are applying for a new job or just getting over a difficult breakup, there is no denying that it’s so much easier when you have your family there to support you with their love and care. Your family will boost your self-esteem thanks to their unconditional love for you! Just like the basic requirements, a human also has several emotional needs. Everyone requires affection, understanding, and feeling of belonging, love, and so forth. You can have all of these in your family.

Family is also vitally important for the socialization of child. It provides healthy atmosphere in which the personality of the child develops properly. Family takes care of the child at the time of need. A new born human baby becomes a social being because they learn how to communicate in their own families. Living in a family children learn norms, values, morals and rules of society. 

They learn culture and develop character the process of socialization. From a family we learn what is right and wrong and what is good or bad.In case we or our close people need help families look after the health and vigour of their members. By providing necessary nutritive food to its members family takes care of the health of all. It takes care of the sick old and aged people of the family. Family can also be the centre of recreation when all the members together organize family feasts, visit the family occasions, organize family picnics etc.

Our family can be whatever we make it: it can consist only of kindred people or it can also include close friends. From promoting your inner growth to giving you financial support, your family will help you to achieve all of your goals.When you have your family by your side, you never need to feel that you are alone as you step out into the world.