International Family Day 2022: History, Theme, and Importance of Family

The theme of this year’s International Day of Families, “Families and Urbanization,” aims to raise awareness of the importance of family-friendly urban policies. Individuals value their families for a variety of reasons. The definition of the family appears to change over time, but it typically includes a group of people who are related to each other and/or live together. Strong bonds with family members, like many healthy social relationships, can have significant societal and individual benefits.

Nuclear versus joint families: Relevance on International family day

A family is like flowers; each member is unique in colour and shape, but they all contribute to an amazing fragrance that can help anyone forget their troubles for a moment. Which change is an unavoidable part of one’s life, and nothing can be done to stop it, as has happened with the family structure? Family is said to be an important part of our life.

A nuclear family consists of a husband-wife and children; nuclear family members are few.

A joint family is made up of related family members who live under the same roof. It’s that kind of extended family. Comparison Joint family provides a stronger bond of action unity and emotional stability.

Importance of Families in Modern Days

Family Helps to Improve Overall Well-Being of Individuals

• Family is important to people because it can improve a person’s physical, emotional, and mental health, and what it provides cannot be found elsewhere.
• Staying close to your family may be beneficial to your health. Isolation can increase a person’s chances of declining health in middle and later life.
• Our families provide personal stress relief in today’s world where everyone is extremely busy.
• A well-functioning family ensures financial security for all members of the household. Family members who can work contribute at least some of their earnings to help the family meet everyone’s needs and desires.
• Family helps us to eat a healthy diet as every member has a different taste. Therefore, the dining table is full of fruits and vegetables.
• We become mentally strong as we experience healthy family relationships at a young age.
• Strong support system is developed in the family and everyone helps others.
• Life span increases, In a long-term study, researchers discovered that adults with no close family relationships other than a spouse were roughly twice as likely to die as adults with close family relationships.
• The basic social unit known as the family is responsible for meeting the basic needs of family members who are unable to provide for themselves.
• A sense of direction.  A person who has a goal and a mission in business or their family will have more strength and joy while performing various daily activities.

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 Importance of Families in Society

• Benefits Community: People from healthy families make positive contributions to their communities. Parents are more likely than single people to be involved in their community. Furthermore, they teach their children from a young age that the only way they can influence the type of community they have is to contribute to it. When parents help their community by donating money or supplies, they demonstrate a caring attitude.
• Economic Contributions:  Families contribute a great to the benefit of the economy of any country as families with a large number of children are producing a large number of future adults, which will be required to maintain the economic balance as ageing populations leave the workforce.
• Prevents Crime in the society: Members of the family who have made poor decisions and continue to receive emotional support from family, can maintain a sense of worth and have something to keep them motivated in life.

The Importance of Family in Child Education

• Education is one of the most important ways parents contribute to society.
• Learning is a top priority in a happy family.
• parents begin teaching their children from the moment they are born.
• Parents teach their children the difference between right and wrong and encourage them to obey the laws of the land.

Guide to Improve Family Relations on Family Day

Things are changing in our family system due to high competition, individual interest, and aspiration to become special. Although Individuality is essential for a happy family, there should be harmony and understanding among family members. The followings are some activities that can help you become even closer to and understand your family members:

living together is a must. Every member of the family should make an effort to spend time together, even if they all have separate lives outside the home.

Develop Strong Communication. Honest communication between spouses, parents, and children can go a long way toward preventing this. So, speak out, pay attention, and don’t be scared to voice your worries to one another.
Distribution of Responsibility. Every member of the family should be treated equally with love and respect. Respect the head of the family, even in odd conditions. The children should be aware of their respective responsibilities.
Help your family at any cost. Always be ready to help you in odd conditions. Remain calm and supportive of your children.
Accept dissent and Resolve conflicts. It is usual for families to have disagreements. They’re difficult to avoid, but they can be overcome with the help of others. Parents must play an important part in helping their children express themselves to reach an equitable solution.
Avoid scolding others harshly. A person’s ability to deal with adversity depends on how they treat their family members. Even appropriate criticism should be conveyed in a manner that motivates the family member to overcome their unpleasant behaviour and share their thoughts.
“United we stand, divided we fall”. Household chores that aren’t particularly attractive include cooking, ironing, and cleaning up. Participation by the entire family is essential. Learn to live together.
Make your care visible. As humans, we tend to place too much faith in those closest to us. So, we run the risk of becoming tedious to our other half. So, don’t be afraid to show your loved ones how much you care whenever you can. These performances don’t need to be outstanding.

Always be kind to others. Simple acts of kindness demonstrate your affection for those you care about. When it comes to your own family, don’t compare yourself to others.  While no family is perfect, the goal should be to provide fulfilment for each member without placing undue pressure on the rest of the family.

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 How can we Spend Family Day With our Friends and Family?

In today’s fast-paced world, family time has become extremely valuable. So, spend some time with your families and do the following activities:

• Have lunch or dinner together: You will enjoy the food because eating together makes you happy.
• Enjoy the family trip by going on a picnic. Such an opportunity will always pass you by.
• Watch a family film.
• On this day, schools should hold PTMs; everyone will benefit from such a gathering.
• Students should assist their parents with their homework.
• If you are away from your parents, write and call them.
• If you can afford it, send gifts to your loved one.

Bhaskar Survey on International family Day 2022