Since the holidays are coming, I thought I would share some social customs and helpful information.
Living Harmoniously as a family
The family can be a great joy, a loving refuge from a difficult world. But it can also be the sourse of great stress. The tone of a household is determined by the people who run it; in a traditional one, that means the mother and the father. Today it may also mean a single parent, occasionally a gay couple, or two adults of either sex who simply opt to live together. Luckily for us, we have been raised in a society in which democratic principles filter down to the private level. Most heads of American households operate not as dictatorial autocrats but more as chairpersons who help guide the family toward order, stability, and harmony. You and your spouse can create a home that is pleasant to live in and a joy for friends to visit by keeping three things in mind: Maintain your mutual respect. Keep communication lines open. And never, ever, lose your sense of humor.
More helpful information coming through the holidays...
