why is having a family important?

Answer 1

to have some form of who you are and were you have come from to be part of a group that loves you unconditionaly to love and be loved is my best answer

Answer 2

MANY human needs for happiness can be satisfied in the family circle. There we may find the things that all of us normally yearn for: to feel needed, to be appreciated, to be loved. A warm family relationship can fill these longings in a wonderful way. It can produce an atmosphere of trust, understanding and compassion. Home then becomes a real haven of rest from outside troubles and turmoil. Children can feel secure and their personalities can blossom out to their full potential.

This is family life as we would like to see it lived. But none of this comes automatically. How can it be attained? Why is it that family life is in such deep trouble today in many parts of the world? What is the key that makes the difference between marital happiness and marital misery, between a family that is warm and united and one that is cold and divided?

If you feel deep concern for the welfare and success of your family, it is with good reason. Describing the importance of the family arrangement, The World Book Encyclopedia (1973) says:

“Family is the oldest human institution. In many ways it is the most important. It is society’s most basic unit. Entire civilizations have survived or disappeared, depending on whether family life was strong or weak.”

But how many families today are close-knit with strong bonds of love? How many enjoy the warmth that mutual expressions of kindness, gratitude and generosity bring? How many have learned the truth of the saying, “There is more happiness in giving than there is in receiving”?

Today a very different spirit is spreading throughout the earth. Though prominent in the Western world, it is also penetrating into the Orient and other places where family life has traditionally been quite stable. Included in current views are: ‘Do what you want to, and let others look out for themselves.’ ‘Discipline is old-fashioned; let children choose their own course.’ ‘Make no judgments of what is right or wrong.’ In more and more countries divorce, juvenile delinquency and adult immorality are rising at an alarming rate. Psychologists, psychiatrists, clergymen and other counselors give advice. But instead of fortifying the unity of the family, many advisers condone or even recommend immorality as a means to relieve frustration. The bad harvest from all of this confirms the saying: “Whatever a man is sowing, this he will also reap.”

The lessons history teaches about the importance of the family merit serious attention. In Part II of The Story of Civilization, historian Will Durant describes the collapse of the family in ancient Greece, then continues: “The essential cause of the Roman conquest of Greece was the disintegration of Greek civilization from within.” He then goes on to show that the strength of Rome was the family, but when the family arrangement broke down because of sexual immorality, the empire went into decline.

In reality, history confirms the ancient saying, “It does not belong to man who is walking even to direct his step.” But it also indicates that there is a source beyond human wisdom that can be looked to for direction, with the result that the family unit prospers. Historians report that, while the Roman Empire decayed, “the family life of the Jews was exemplary, and the little Christian communities were troubling the pleasure-mad pagan world with their piety and decency.” (The Story of Civilization, Part III, p. 366) What made these families distinctive? They had a different source of guidance, the Bible. To the extent that they applied its counsel as the Word of God, to that extent they enjoyed wholesome, peaceful families. Those results gave the decadent Roman world guilt feelings.

Answer 3

Well, most people like the fact of having and caring for children. They (children) are also nice to have around when you are older. That way you don't get lonely. Many enjoy and look forward to having grandchildren too.

Hey, if you don't want a family, then don't have one. It's up to you. A person should be a whole and stable person with or without a family.

Good luck.

Answer 4

like they say " east or west home is the best ". the word home is ur family. every one needs a family to care for n b cared 4 in return in all aspect of life. like they also say " u won't know d importance of an "E" until u hv an "F", so u won't know d importance of a family until u r forever without a family. so to me u need a family either good or bad.

Answer 5

A family is always there for you even though sometimes you don't want to here what they have to say.If there ever comes a time in your life when you are at your lowest;then you will see why your family is importent because they will be there for you when no one else will...

Answer 6

Why would you even have to ask? Maybe it's because your to young and not old enough to imagine having a family? Or just not ready? Without it man-kind wouldn't grow. I love having my children and grandkids, soon to have great grand-children, a beautiful feeling. Besides the people in the big chairs (such as president) is part of a family. WHERE WOULD YOU BE, YOU WOULDN'T EXIST.

Answer 7

Family is important because it can be a wonderful support system. Assuming there is not a falling out, brothers, sisters, sons, and daughters can be lifetime friends who you can talk to, ask for opinions, vacation with, help you in difficult times, etc.

Answer 8

For sure! I am an orphan who does not have a family of mine even though is my desire to have a family of my own but certain issue is not in my control...Do count as your blessing if you have a family...I do experienced loneliness's esp during festive seasons and also when no one to turn to whenever I am sad or troubled. No matter what happens, life goes on...

Answer 9

cause your family should be the people you can turn to no matter what it is ..its called LOVE .. and .. if you have to ask this Question then you are sad family is everything

Answer 10

Maybe cause when it comes down to it Your FAMILY is all you got... Miss Selfish