Family Communication

Having Family Counsels!

Mom: How was school today honey?

Kid: Good.

Mom: Did you learn anything new?

Kid: Not really.

Mom: How are you feeling?

Kid: Fine.

Mom: Ok, well dinner is almost ready. Are you hungry?

Kid: Yah.

     I know this conversation has taken place in millions of homes on planet earth just today alone! The depth is astonishing and the message clear as mud. Communication has always been a big part of my life growing up because my parents are really into it. Whenever there was contention or something that needed to be talked about my parents were not shy about it and we would all be in the family room and just talk. And every Sunday we would have something called "Family Counsel." 

     This was a time where we each said what our schedules looked like that week and if we needed one of the family members help. We were also encouraged to voice our opinions on the families plans and also what we thought we could do better that week. It wasn't at all like sitting in a circle singing coombyah or anything, but it was a good time for each family member to have their voice heard and the conversation that happened above didn't occur. 

     Now this does not mean that as teenagers my sisters and I always cooperated with my parents during family counsel time, but it paid off. I promise you the same! It totally brought us together, kept us all organized and each voice was heard.