The Importance of Family ReunionsSince the importance of family reunions is near and dear to my heart, let’s explore the purpose for having them.Family reunions – planning AND attending them – can be difficult.
Family relationships are not always easy but they are always important. After all, as John Donne said, "No man is an island."
To be committed to family reunions, we must put aside our natural human tendencies and focus on the positive.
A family reunion can:build family unity make family connections foster family relationships create
family memories promote fun for the whole family share family history information enable family communication establish
family traditions
What is the point?It will be helpful for the reunion planner to understand the family’s objectives and reasons for gathering. We are all way too busy to have the time to attend a special event or family function simply for the sake of attending. Understand the “Why am I doing this?” Communicate with your family to establish a clear purpose for your reunion. For example, is the goal to visit someplace new or is it simply to visit with each other? In order to successfully achieve your objectives, you must know what objectives you are trying to achieve. Bottom line – what’s the point? New! CommentsHave your say about what you've read! Leave me a comment in the box below. |
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