Lead your family

A family is defined in our text-books of family and preventive medicine... a family is a group of people of the same blood line and living under the same roof. There are two exceptions to this rule. A wife is not of the same blood-line but she is what defines and shapes the ethos of a family. A servant is not of the same blood-line but shares the same roof.

A family is a group of people that shares values and goals. They share dreams and aspirations. They have similar interests and likings. They often, have the same tastes and dislikes, too. They define the quality of the family life by whether they are together in love or a losely thrown together group of people who simply share the roof but not the air they breathe.

Families need to share togetherness, love and they need to share values and dreams. This has to be done- it takes time, and effort, and dedication, and commitment. It is helped by a shared prayer and a shared feeding time. It is strengthened by unequivocal and uncontestably clear value statement. Certain things MUST be clearly spelledout for the family.

We will pray together.

We will eat dinner together.

We will not cheat or lie.

We will not sleep over a difference.

We will not let the sun rise AND set on a fight.

We will BE together- no matter what.

We will rally behind whoever needs our support in any situation...

We will share our aspirations clearly.

We will not hesitate to express love.

We will not let anyomne be wronged.

We will work together.

We will work together to build a better world!

And it starts at HOME, with a family.

One parent has to take on the role of the leader. One parent has to allow for the family to begin growing. One parent must set the tone for a common platform to be clear. If both parents can be on the pedestal together, these families will create citizens to be proud of. And if there is one that CAN take on this role, the other needs to support this one.

We need to live our lives not pass them. Ants also live- and they live very well.

They work together- lifting many times their weight; they leave everything and lift an injured family member to safety. They work hard. they collect what is essential for their inclement season.

We need to live better.

We need to create a culture of leadership that begins in homes and grows in the nation.