Republic of the Philippines

BOHOL ISLAND STATE UNIVERSITY

Candijay Campus
Cogtong, Candijay, Bohol

Vision
A premier Science and Technology university for the formation of a world-class and virtuous human resource for sustainable
development in Bohol and the Country.
Mission
BISU is committed to provide quality higher education in the arts and sciences, as well as in the professional and technological
fields; undertake research and development, and extension services for the sustainable development of Bohol and the country.
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What Factors Affect Family Life

Every family in this society has a distinct approach to managing the family to
have a happy family life. To establish values and morals that are recognized by the
family's circle, parents and children must serve each other as participants in family life
while bringing their differences to it. However, much like other things , Family life can be
impacted and altered by a wide range of factors. Lifestyle is one of the factors that can
have an impact on family life. The term "family lifestyle" refers to how families interact
and coexist daily, as well as the routines and habits that these people follow both as
individuals and as members of their families. A family lifestyle includes things like how
members engage with one another, how they communicate with one another, and the
activities they undertake as a unit. For instance, how they eat or how much exercise
they get are examples of family lifestyles. Socioeconomic status makes up the second
factor. Given that this has an impact on a family's level of income as well as where and
how they live, it is yet another incredibly important element. Changes in work status, for
instance, can significantly impact a family's ability to choose where they live, where their
children attend school, and even what kind of home they choose to occupy. Additionally,
even seemingly minor aspects, like family-friendly activities, can change as a result of
adjustments to the family's finances or job situation. The family's structure is the third
factor. Family structure may have an impact on a family's life by upsetting patterns and
responsibilities within the family and maybe resulting in changes to the residence,
parental employment, and social support. Families made up of nuclear, extended,
blended, and single parents may vary family life with one another. Lastly, parenting
practices and styles play a significant effect in family life. The behaviors of the members
of the family as well as their sense of self-efficacy, self-respect, personal growth, and
motivation are all impacted by the parenting style. It benefits the family members to
have moral and psychological training, to grow and develop, and to become familiar
with social norms.

If I’m going to ponder, I believe on what Buddha once remarked, "Thousands of

candles can be likened to one single candle,". Meaning to say that everyone has had
someone (like one candle) who has had a significant impact on her/his life. Like people,
Family life, in my opinion, influences and affected by the different factors like
socioeconomic status, parenting styles, family lifestyle and the structure of the family.
However, from the different factors that I have learned, there are some factors like
educational standing of the family member of the family. I believe family life can be
affected the most by the educational standing of each family. I believe that if both
parents are successful in their educational endeavors, the children may pursue the
same goals as their parents. The education of the parents also has a big part in how
successful their children are. Suppose, for instance, that the parents tend to value
education highly because both of them have attended college or graduate school.
Because they see the significance of education, parents who have a college degree will
often educate their children as well. As a result, the children of educated parents are
motivated to pursue their education, as opposed to the children of illiterate parents, who
are frequently employed in household chores because their parents do not value
education. Most importantly, parents who have had an education uphold high standards
for fitness and nutrition; conversely, parents who have not received an education do not
uphold any such standards due to ignorance.

Although many factors negatively impact family life, each family member can
minimize these effects by implementing strategies for happy family life. Making a happy
family life isn't magic; it only takes a little extra effort to foster love, promote
communication, and ensure that everyone feels secure and comfortable. The most
important unifying factor that strengthens the family relationship is presence or
availability, which is necessary to achieve a happy family life. In the same way that
individuals should be there for one another, parents should be available for their
children's needs and each family member should spend the majority of their time with
the family. Another need for happy family life is the expression of love, warmth,
encouragement, and sharing. To do this, show your care to all of the family members
and don't miss an opportunity to be affectionate with them. Be kind and generous
enough to support your family members through all of their endeavors and small
victories. Moreover, to have a happy family life, the most important thing is to
communicate positively with your family; after all, love is expressed through positive
communication. Family communication should be regular, and setting up daily family
time is beneficial for this. By taking all of these efforts, a happy family life can be
ensured despite the various factors that may have a negative impact on it. Additionally,
it helps to strengthen any positive effects that family factors could have.