- Everyone is respected as an individual, worthy of attention, with specific needs and wants.
- It has a clear authority figure, who has the respect of all family members.
- It allows participation/discussion in decision-making, with final decision resting with the authority figure.
- Everyone understands and fulfills his/her financial responsibilities.
- Spending family time/doing family activities together is practiced and valued.
- Communication is open, honest, and marked by mutual respect.
- A strong sense of commitment to each other; divorce is never contemplated.
- Genuine care and concern for one another's well-being.
- A firm marriage bond, which the children admire and hope to emulate when they grow older.
- Encouragement and celebration of each other's success.
Agree or disagree? Want to add your own to the list? Post your comments below.
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Ps. without God you cannot do any of these mentioned.
why?
Because humans beings are not capabIe to think or consider the next without the intervetion of God.
How about clear set boundaries that everyone knows should never be crossed, and those who do are lovingly but firmly disciplined for their own good.
Boundaries... good point.
there must not have Selfishness.
These 10 traits of a healthy family are so good and so right. And the best one is number 7: A strong sense of commitment to each other; divorce is never contemplated.
The 10 traits of a healthy family list are good traits to keep in mind to have a genuine care and the well being of our love ones. now I just need to put it into practice..Thank you for this list
This is a checkbook, and I agree totally with what you have said bishop. When I look at the relatonship my gandmother and grandfather had, this is exacttly what I find, especially when it comes to the recognition of authourity in the house. My grandfather had the final say, no matter what. He was not "the boss", but we all grew up knowing and respecting his authourity in the house- and all thank to my grandmother.
I really like number 10 because it talks about the encouragement that one needs from the family one is planning on doing something to benefit them. It's always good to have the support of your family.
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