From the day we are born, we have a family. People that give us unconditional love, but do these people change throughout our lives? Some days you feel like never talking to your family again, maybe they get annoying and you say you hate them, but let's face facts; without our family, we wouldn't go anywhere in life. Experts are saying that the definition of a family is changing, and that is true. So what is a family?
A family, can be anyone that supports you through your rough times. A family does not have to be a typical; mom, dad, and biological kids. Throughout the years and various situations, it has changed a lot. A family is no longer just a biological family, it could be who ever you love, whoever understands you the most and who is always there for you. Throughout the years, there has been a decline in marriage rate, which means that women or men are raising children by them selves. Women have a new found courage that takes away the need of having another support to raise a child. Also, families also can be raised by same gender parents or by an adoptive parent. You are the one deciding who your family is, this should not be influenced by today's society.
In conclusion, who is your family? Do they have an importance that no one can replace? They are whoever you love, how ever a family identifies Itself. A family is no longer; mom, dad, and biological children. It is whoever you love. Maybe your family is your group of friends, because they are there for you more than your biological family is. But just remember, that families are the friends that you can't get rid of.
Very interesting take! I would love to hear more about what you think - as you simply touched on the issue!
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