Family

Family is a very strong word. It can also have different meanings to a variety of different people. To some family might represent their close friends who they have personally chosen, either because their family might not be anywhere near them, or simply because they don’t have much a family to begin with. In my belief, culture affects a lot of what people think of as their family nowadays. In my culture, as with many others, spending time with the family is crucial. However, I see many people forgetting about their culture and don’t seem to care much about spending time with their family. In some rare cases I’ve seen cultures that don’t even seem to acknowledge the fact that they have a family. It is my opinion that family keeps people sane with the feeling of being able to connect with others that can relate and accept you for who you truly are without judging you. That being said, I see many people my age without any type of family to turn to with their problems, and I notice it frustrates them. This might lead them to create their own family based on trusted friends. I do not blame them. However, many of these young people, (but not all), who only have their friends to turn to, go on to commit crimes as a result of misguided anger. Nevertheless, I believe everyone needs a type of family to be there for them, and ultimately keep them strong.