What do you think would stick a family together?

Question

Nowadays, each family member seems so preoccupied with each individual activities, that sometimes they could not bring themselves together anymore. Everyone seems to go his own way. No one cares anymore to reach out each other. EVERYONE SEEMS TO BE SOOO BUSY...
What's going on?

Answer 1

faitfulness toward each other rather than unfaitfulness woyuld . my opion?

Answer 2

I come from a very close knit family. There are seven kids. Growing up we learned family values. We were always a part of each others lives. When I was young at home we have cook outs in the summer and large family get togethers every week. Our extended family members would also be there such as cousins, aunts, uncles, etc. I know we all had our fair share of arguments, what family doesn't, but we also have fun times. We are all grown up now and are still close. I love my family as I'm sure they love me. We make it a point to all be together on Christmas and Thanksgiving but we also spend time together alot of times. I used to live in New Jersey but now live in North Carolina. Some of my family members have come down for the week end just to see me. I have also gone up there.

If you are having trouble about no one wanting to reach out maybe you should reach out first. You may be surprised at the result. You can always make time for family. People should also remember that closeness starts with families spending quality time together.

I hope my answer helped.

Answer 3

Having experienced it with my children and with my parents and sisters, I can only share what I found worked for us. When my children seem to pull away into their own lives and their own I make them take time out to spend together. I tell my oldest that I need time with them, the younger ones I tell them that we have to have some family time because I miss spending time with them. In all honesty I do need that time with them. They also need it too, they just don't realize it. We set up one day of the week where we are all at home to do something together. A game, making dinner and eating together, a walk, a trip to the park anything that the whole family can do and enjoy together. As for my parents and sisters well, we all do go our separate ways but when one of us is in need we make the time to be there for each other. We learned a long time ago that we can all depend on each other no matter what and we still do.
Talk to your family and make time, a picnic, a party, a trip something that will get them interested.
What's going on is life. Sometimes family is taken for granted. Family is supposed to always be there, so why would they make time for them when they aren't needed? If you continue to take them for granted then you tend to forget that they can be a great part of life.

Answer 4

Well let me tell you what I do...(My wife too is in on this) We all sit down and eat supper (during the week) and Sunday dinner Afternoon) (my family we were poor groiing up so it was breakfast, dinner and supper) Sunday morning I like all to church but I do not force them to. My kids have activities and at times are busy, so supper is out. Mother and I do not miss an activity and we have six kids. So I have gone back to the basics with my family and it seems to be working.. When my kids turn 18 they are adults, But my two older boys still live at home and listen to their parents..... They are all God believing kids.. Good luck with yours,,, God bless Grant M in Pennsylvania

Answer 5

Have dinner together. All the time. It is so important to communicate with each other. I think it is healthy to have somewhat seperate lives. And you have something to talk about. Saturday during the day is family time for us. We are all together and we just hang out.

Answer 6

Try superglue. It was originally designed for sealing deep wounds.

Should stick the average family together for a week or so.

Answer 7

the family that prays together, stays together..