Waiahuli A.

Waiahuli

1-10-17

Period 4

More Family Time Needed      

She works all day and comes home to a noisy house, everyone blasting their electronics so loud, and Jay screaming so loud that the neighbors can hear him from next door. There is no time to exercise, but there is time for kids to drop the electronics and start having family bonding time. Family time offers opportunities for kids to talk about each other's differences, helps family members stay in touch, and to get to know one another better. With all these benefits, people should make time for family time.

Who dosen't want to have a healthy family? Healthy Families  help prevent arguing and splitting up. A recent news article reports that, "More than 50% of families split up by the time they graduate from high school." More family time helps to prevent arguing and splitting up.

More family time can not only prevent arguing and splitting up, it also helps to understand each other's differences at school or at work. “In fact when you have family bonding time your child has a chance to voice their thoughts and feelings" (Fernandez). Additionally, it also helps children to feel like they are being loved and appreciated. With all these benefits why wouldnʻt people want to spend time with their families?

More family time helps others to understand each other better. According to Gail Fernandez they made a program to help parents and children to connect (especially foster kids). Electronics prevent people from spending more quality time with one another. Clearly people worry about losing their families, so they should spend time with them now. ENJOY time together while it lasts.

Some people might argue that they don't have time for family time or their family members aren't interested. It dosen't matter. You should make time to spend with your family, even if they are mean to you or they are irritating. It dosen't matter because they will always be there for you whenever you need them. And if your loved ones aren't interested, encourage them to be. As Desmond Tutu once said, “You don't choose your family they are god's gift to you."