A Family: The Foundation of Society
A family is a social group made up of a parent or parents and their offspring, who may live together or apart. A family, in my opinion, is a group of people who are linked to one another through birth, marriage, or adoption. Parents, sons, daughters, spouses, brothers, and sisters make up the immediate family, whilst grandparents, cousins, aunts, uncles, siblings-in-law, nieces, and nephews make up the extended family. The blended family is made up of mixed parents and kids as a result of the parents’ second marriages, when each or both bring their former spouses’ kids with them.
The Traditional Family Structure
A traditional family consists of a father, mother, and their biological children, where the father is the bread-winner, and the mother stays at home to undertake domestic duties. Every kind of a family is a significant part of a child’s life as it gives him or her the first experience of socialization. The paper will discuss the description of my family, the uniting factor for family members, a comparison of the biological and sociological definition of a family, and further elaboration of family ties.
My Own Family
My family consists of four members: my mum, my dad, my sister, and I. My parents got married 26 years ago and bore two children, my sister and me. We reside together in California, while the majority of my extended family lives in Rhode. I was brought up in a nuclear family. I would describe my family as a family of procreation as I was born soon after my parents got married to each other. Our family doesn’t necessarily follow the myths associated with an American family; the roles are shared based on the agreement, my mom mainly assumes the domestic roles in the family while my dad concentrates on family expenses. My dad works in a law firm, and my mom works in an accounting firm, unlike in the mythical families where women are believed to stay at home while the husbands work to provide for the family.
Inclusion in a Family
A person becomes part of the family either through birth (being born into the family by any member of the family hierarchy), through marriage, through adoption, or as a result of the intermarriage of mixed parents. Also, friends can feel like a family, especially if they live together. My definition is based more on sociology as it mainly describes a family as a formation created as a result of socialization. Socialization and relationships lead to marriage or to the adoption of individuals into the family. Also, for a family to stand, there must be a kind of socialization and friendship.
The Bonds of Family
Blood is thicker than water, as in most cases, family members tend to shield and help each other when challenges emerge. The inner connection between family members triggers the automatic cohesiveness and a positive attitude among family members; it makes them stand for each other, especially during difficult times. The general society may disagree with me as today the formation of families is difficult due to conflict, disunity, and hatred between the members.
The Significance of Family
In conclusion, a family is significant as it’s the foundation for development in society. A family is a tool of unity and instilling morals and values. It fosters socialization and intergenerational transfer of cultural beliefs. It further influences a child’s upbringing, attitude, perception, and skills. The family influences society as every member plays a unique role in the country. The formation of a family is stimulated by socialization and inner feelings that drive people into a relationship which later mature and become a permanent engagement. Family members that grow up together tend to influence and protect each other, thereby proving that blood is thicker than water.
