Describe a typical family unit and the importance of family in your country.

Family is defined as any group of people closely related by blood. It can also be a group of
people who are generally not blood relations, but who share common attitudes, interests or
goals and, frequently, live together. A bond is defined as something that binds, fastens,
confines or holds together. It is also to establish a close emotional relationship to or with
another.

Family bonds have to be constantly worked at and renewed, but can grow stronger every
day. Once in place you are held together no matter what is thrown at you. You know you are
never alone. You work together day by day as a unit which can make life seem easier when
times get tough.

A strong family bond can help you grow into a well rounded adult. Knowing there is a unit of
support available whenever you need it can give you a confidence that nothing else can.

Family bonds are very important with the uncertainty in the world today. Loss of jobs, tight
finances, divorce, serious illnesses and even gang related crime are some of the things that
if you faced alone you may not be able to cope with. Standing united in your family unit is like
a wall protecting you from a mighty force. It prevents you from being knocked down to the
point where you cannot get back up again. There are people there behind you to pick you
straight back up again.

To build a family bond it is vital to spend time together doing many different activities.
Everyday things to build bonds with children make them feel special. Whether it's putting
washing in the dryer or cooking dinner, they love to be involved. Spending time with a
partner if you have one will keep a bond tight so that you can work together to strengthen the
family unit. Even if you can only manage an hour after the children have gone to bed to just
sit together and forget any problems for a while. Then there is the most important part.
Spending time as a family. A walk or a bike ride together can be fun and inexpensive. All of
these things make sure that as a unit you are as strong as you can be.

Whatever size your family is, whether you are a single parent and one child, or a couple
raising twelve children, the family bond is essential. Why is it essential? Because it helps
shape our futures and make us who we are. This is important for the next generation and
those generations still to come.
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