Think About It

I don’t know if it is just anecdotal or if there is factual basis for the observation, but it appears that families are struggling. I know that there are a lot of well-rounded, contented families; but there seems to be a growing concern about the loss of effectively-functioning families. I realize there are a lot of people who have weighed in on why this is happening – some with an agenda that promotes their ideology and others who genuinely want to help. I realize that my opinion is colored by my own background, but I do believe there are some things we can do to help cultivate good families: 1. Love . It may sound odd, but it wouldn’t surprise me if many of the struggling families don’t feel loved. When we understand that love is basically wanting the best for each other, we can learn to focus on what other family members need and that can generate a cohesiveness that will draw us together. 2. Discipline . Typically, when we hear this word we often think about corporal punish