How big is your family? (Think beyond biology.... or not.)?

Question

I have been preoccupied with this question because it causes us to examine how we define the group of people to which we have a relationship and for which we feel a responsibility.

For example, if your family is as big as your school district, you won't believe in property taxes going into a state pool and distributed to all school districts equally based on need. If your family is as big is your state, you will believe in richer school districts funding poor school districts within the same state.

For example, if your family is as bigger than your country, you may believe that immigrants should be allowed the basic priviledges of U.S. citizens such as in-state tuition to state schools or Medicaid.

If you family ends at your driveway, you may think, "Me for me and you for you; who gives a crap about anybody outside my circle."

Just curious, how big is YOUR family and why?

Answer 1

I guess my family is huge then, because I would include all the people I've known and communities I have livedd in around the U.S. I consider my kids' friends all part of my family, and by extension I believe all children are part of the world family.
Good question, and good thoughts!

Answer 2

Family are the ones who would lay down their lives for you and support you no matter what. People you don't even know are way outside your family. They're at best neighbors - ones you haven't even met.

My family is extended and based on knowing that I can count on them no matter where they are or I am. It's not about "me or them". It's about taking responsibility for what you can control, love and helping those you can. It's not about subsidizing those who won't help themselves or go outside the law for their own gain. Trust me - the illegal immigrants don't care about you.

Answer 3

it is as big as i imagine it can be

Answer 4

really big