A HEALTHY FAMILY
What does building a happy home life depend upon? In her book, Traits Of A Healthy Family, parent educator Dolores Curren of Denver polled 500 social workers, counselors and other experts to determine what factors make for successful families. Among the traits most often mentioned were the following: 1. A willingness to speak and listen thoughtfully to each other. Close attention also is paid to body language, sighs, touches, periods of silence. 2. The ability to bring quarrels to a quick and satisfying conclusion — without bearing grudges. 3. Cooperation among family members in helping each other maintain a secure and positive self-image. 4. An atmosphere of playfulness and humor but without sarcasm or putdowns. 5. Clear parental guidelines on right and wrong. 6. A system for sharing responsibility, particularly important in single-parent homes. 7. Creation of a strong sense of unity and a respect for family traditions. 8. Easy interaction among all family members. Everyone is encouraged to participate in…
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