BISHOP STUART UNIVERSIT

NAME: AINEBYOONA CHRISPINAL

REG.NO : 18/BSU/DIL/002

FACULITY : LAW

COURSE UNIT : CHRISTIAN ETHICS

LECTURER : REV. MAKMOT NYEKO

DATE : 16th/11/2019

QUESTION
What should be done to strengthen families in our community?

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ANSWERS
Family is a group consisting of two parents and their children living
together as a unit while a community is a group of people living in the
same place or having a particular characteristics in common.
The following are ways of how to strengthen families in our communities
which include;

1. Valuing the Elders

The elders are important to the family unit. Grandparents and great aunts
and uncles often help out with the raising of children. If you need a
babysitter, you have the peace of mind in knowing grandma and grandpa
are ready and willing to help out and you do not have to worry about your
children's safety.
Grandparents may actually live with the family due to financial
struggles. Children, in these types of households, spend lots of time with
their grandparents. They get to learn about family history, possibly about
immigration and the trials and tribulations their parents went through just

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to get to the United States.
When the elders are valued for their life knowledge and history, the
children will also value them. This seeps into the elderly people the kids
will interact in their everyday life.

2. Hard Work
Hard work is a traditional value shared by many people. It doesn't matter
whether the person has a desk job or works on a construction site, as long
as they work hard at their job. Working hard translates for many to
bringing home a paycheck. A paycheck is important to the family
because it means the family is stable. Every member of a family wants to
know that they have a place to sleep at night and know that there will be
food in the house to eat.

3. Respect
Respect is another traditional family value. Families teach their children
to respect others by showing respect to people inside and outside of the
family. If mom and dad are fighting, they can do it in a respectful way.
Name calling is not showing respect. If dad thanks mom for making a
wonderful dinner, it is showing all of the kids how a woman should be
treated.
When a problem arises, you can make a complaint and yet still be
respectful. Keeping your composure when things go wrong, helps teach
respect for other people. Treating people in the manner in which you
would like to be treated is a way to show respect too.

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4. Compassion
Having compassion as a family value will teach your kids how to be a
good friend and human being. You don't want your kids teasing others
because they don't have as much money as your family does. You don't
want them to look at homeless people with disdain. Teaching compassion
will allow your family to show empathy to those people who are not as
fortunate in life as they are.

5. Eating Together
Eating together as a family is a way for families to engage and connect
with one another. It sounds rather simple, but when the tv is off and the
electronic devices are put away, the family gets to talk and really get to
know each other better. It's a great way to find out what is going on at
school and work. The kids may not love the idea of giving up their
devices, but they will eventually start to enjoy dinner with the family.

6. Responsibility

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Instilling responsibility into children is the best thing you can do for
them. Kids need to know that when they make a commitment to someone
that it is their responsibility to follow through because people are
counting on them. You can start with small levels of responsibility
depending upon the age of the child. They can take out the garbage, feed
the dog, clean the litterbox, vacuum the floors or help put away food from
a weekly shopping excursion.
7. Creativity
Creativity is a modern family value. While there are certain chores that
must be done every day, some families choose to have a creativity
component to their day or week. Of course, homework and studies are
important, but modern families try to incorporate some level of creativity
to lighten the load. You do not want to work so hard that there is no
room for creativity. Learning to play the guitar or spending time drawing
or painting can be very relaxing and it is important to dabble in the arts to
become well-rounded.

8. Kindness

You want your child to be the one to sit at the lunch table with the new
kid at school, and that doesn't happen by itself. You have to teach your
children to be kind by showing kindness to others. When you see a
homeless person, hand them $5. Put food outside when you see a stray
cat or dog. Wave hello to an elderly person sitting on a bench. Tell a
harried mom you see in the supermarket that they are doing a good job
and that things will get better. It costs nothing to be kind and the
kindness you show others can change their day.

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9. Fun Time
Having a weekly game night is the perfect way to connect with each other
and get the whole family laughing and interacting with each other.
Everyone works hard all week, whether they are at a job or going to
school, so having some time to kick back and have fun on the weekend
with the family is something everyone can look forward to. When the
kids are younger, that day could be Friday or Saturday night. As they
become teens, you may want to switch the game night to Sunday as they
may want to spend time with their friends on Saturday night

10. Volunteering
Volunteering with your family is a great way to show them that you need
to give back to society. You can volunteer with a religious organization,
or you can help out at your local food pantry or animal shelter. If you
aren't a fan of groups, you can get together with your kids and help out a
local family in the neighborhood. Maybe there is an elderly couple who
could use help with yardwork or painting a fence. Volunteering always
makes you feel good about yourself and everyone can use a helping hand
once in a while.

11. Show appreciation

A simple “thank you” goes a long way. Showing appreciation of the

family members with note of gratitude for things they do that make your
life more enjoyable.

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12. Travel

Plan a trip together as a family choose a destination for your adventure

for that offers something fan for everyone. Experience new things like
food, culture or activites. If your on a budget, plan a camping trip.

13. Laugh

Laughter is a good for soul. Share a fun video or story with your kids just
to hear them laugh. Encourage your to share stories to make them laugh.
Laughing reduces stress and stimulates our immune system.

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