Mothers

On Mothers Day, for Mothers (& Fathers too). From the ‘Parenting' section of www.rochfordcc.co.uk here is a reminder of all of the wonderful things that a ‘family' is.

In day to day life, it's easy ‘just to survive' but this list from Edith Schaeffer's book, What is a Family?, helps us remember that a family is far more than just a bunch of people together. It is:

1. A Changing Life Mobile

• a growing and constantly changing group of people

2. An Ecologically Balanced Environment

• a unity of imperfect people who nevertheless form an environment for growth

3. The Birthplace of Creativity

• a place of choice, development, creativity, appreciation for all ages

4. A Formation Centre for Human Relationships

• a place where we learn to interact harmoniously

5. A Shelter in the Time of Storm

• a place of security where we learn to cope well with the knocks of life

6. A Perpetual Relay of Truth

• a place where wisdom and experience are passed on from generation to generation

7. An Economic Unit

• a place of learning how to control choice of spending wisely

8. An Educational Control

• a place to oversee and ensure good and varied learning by the next generation

9. A Museum of Memories

• a place where life is lived and memories are created that strengthen stability

10. A Door that has Hinges and a Lock

• a place of hospitality but also security where it is possible to draw away from the world

11. Blended Balances

• a place of variety, order, dependence and independence, and accountability within relationships.

We invite you to take this list away and think about what each item means and how it applies to your family unit.