a) The Struggling family: examples in this book might impact families guardedly or unfairly. But don’t let each citizen’s misunderstandings detour you. As the Responsible Family Member, such as yourself:
1) I employ you to gather the supplies and only some understanding of the Constitution. You may be a Grandparent or teenager or any age in between.
2) Encourage each family member, individually, to pick whatever subject they feel ardent about; whatever ‘rains on their parade’ and research at least one solution. Just to mention a few areas of thought: financing the repairs on a bicycle; why children must be kind to their siblings; what can be done about the neighbors barking dog, or why you must make your bed every day. Can’t remember the …show more content…
This may sound simplistic but discussing these chores during council meetings can show young children what their parents do to keep the house functioning well. Transparency is the goal! Keep it simple. The next step is to tackle the greater community which will require a little more effort. One possible path the family can ponder: research different community action groups and vote on the one your family would like to support. Caution: there are countless numbers of community groups tempting each family member; some legal some not so much. Finding a fit for the whole family could turn into a struggle of the fittest, or loudest. One solution: debate! Keep the debate civilized! Take into consideration that World Peace is outlandishly daunting and is of low priority for your family to take part, at this time. As a member of your Family Political Council, your objective is to become active-accountable-citizens. No goading! Your aim as HHH is to set an example for all the family citizens. Keep-in-mind this is a democracy not a dictatorship. Politics: you may soon learn to enjoy the coming together of differing ideas. Only if it is
1) I employ you to gather the supplies and only some understanding of the Constitution. You may be a Grandparent or teenager or any age in between.
2) Encourage each family member, individually, to pick whatever subject they feel ardent about; whatever ‘rains on their parade’ and research at least one solution. Just to mention a few areas of thought: financing the repairs on a bicycle; why children must be kind to their siblings; what can be done about the neighbors barking dog, or why you must make your bed every day. Can’t remember the …show more content…
This may sound simplistic but discussing these chores during council meetings can show young children what their parents do to keep the house functioning well. Transparency is the goal! Keep it simple. The next step is to tackle the greater community which will require a little more effort. One possible path the family can ponder: research different community action groups and vote on the one your family would like to support. Caution: there are countless numbers of community groups tempting each family member; some legal some not so much. Finding a fit for the whole family could turn into a struggle of the fittest, or loudest. One solution: debate! Keep the debate civilized! Take into consideration that World Peace is outlandishly daunting and is of low priority for your family to take part, at this time. As a member of your Family Political Council, your objective is to become active-accountable-citizens. No goading! Your aim as HHH is to set an example for all the family citizens. Keep-in-mind this is a democracy not a dictatorship. Politics: you may soon learn to enjoy the coming together of differing ideas. Only if it is