Аудирование "Family traditions"

Family traditions.

Family traditions are things that families do together on a regular basis. They can be repeated daily, weekly, monthly or once a year. It is important for families to observe their traditions even as their children get older and here are the reasons why:

First of all, family traditions create positive feelings and special moments to remember. These are fun things to do and they are the memories that will last a lifetime.

Secondly, being a part of a family is more than living in the same home or having the same last name. It is about relationships and family ties. Since family traditions are something, you do together, they strengthen the ties you have between each other. This creates a stronger sense of belonging to the family, which in turn helps children with their identity. It helps to know that you ‘belong’ when you are trying to figure out who you are, which is important for teenagers. Moreover, with family traditions parents share the family’s values with their children.

Family traditions offer children a sense a security. Everyday a teenager faces some very difficult issues. Knowing that he/she is secure and has a family to turn to is a powerful tool to use against negative peer pressure, drug use influences, etc.