Contest: Who Should Make Big Decisions- Mom Or Dad?
Every family is different with unique norms and values. Regardless of these uniqueness, one thing that exist in all families is decisions.
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As a child, I remember when it was time for me to go to secondary school after primary education. I had written a couple of admission examinations in a couple of schools and I did well. I can also remember my siblings and my parents having a say in the final decision about the school I should go to among the ones I wrote the examination in.
Everyone was allowed to speak their mind depending on their different perspective such as the location, school environment, school rating and other personal observation. This is the unique expression in my family that decisions aren't autonomous and this has formed my belief that decisions are to be made by everyone.
What is my reason for choosing this answer?
I believe that the family is made up of different individuals with their unique characteristics and these uniqueness is what makes them a great team and when making decisions, this characteristics put together can help elevate the family due to great decision making or if ignored can affect making better decisions.
When making decisions in the family, it is important to understand that decisions would always come and go but the family is one of the most important aspect of life and so external things shouldn't be given the power to separate the family.
Every one should be part of the decision, everyone unique perspective should be listened to and considered when making the final decision by whoever is acting as an authority at the moment which can be the father, mother or any of the siblings. This way everyone would feel part of not family and not just a number and this can leading to a great family bonding and elevate the family members spirit.
My advice to families going through a phase of deciding who should make a decision would be communication. Letting everyone share their thoughts and also gently explaining to each other why the decision should be this or that, this way bringing each family member to understand the perspective. This would increase the chances of everyone coming into the same boat not out of force but out of willingness due to effective communication.
I invite @destinedhanik, @pandora2010 and @eliany to come share their perspective about this topic by joining the contest.
There's this saying that when two stand together, they can move mountains. The idea of unity transcends beyond living together in one place. It covers being united in ideas, being supportive and collaborating when the need arises. I've enjoyed your entry. You write well.