Growing Up In A Traditional Family

I grew up in a traditional family with both parents and three brothers. I was the third child of four children. Both of my parents came from large families. My dad had nine other siblings and my mother had 13 other siblings. Throughout childhood, my family used every opportunity to enjoy one another’s company. We even celebrated during the loss of a family member. These parties would consist of family, food, and music. The celebrating would last an entire weekend.
As a child, I was not mature enough to appreciate the significance of family gatherings. The elders of each family would tell stories about our lineage. The evidence of a loving bond between families was in their survival of the times. The teaching sessions, however, informal showed love, represented loyalty, and …show more content…
The idea I had regarding family were simple. A family consists of a father, a mother, children and maybe pets. This was the type of family structure in which I grew up. Although, some family members were not accustomed to having both the father and mother in their homes, they were still part of a family.
Contemplating my childhood today, I did not comprehend the importance of family differences. I did not consider there could be more than one way to structure a family. This was partly due to what everyone said a family should be. As an adult, I clearly understand that there are many unique circumstances that constitute a family. The various conditions that surround kinfolk are precisely what makes us family. The memory of painful losses and joyous gains are intertwined in the fabric of family.
My childhood prepared me for my situation. My father was the head of our immediate family. However my mother was on the front lines, so to speak. She was always available for us. My father worked a lot and slept a lot. He was the provider, which freed up my mother to handle all issues regarding the house and