These families also spend time playing together and doing activities that all of the family members enjoy doing. Healthy families also have created family traditions including celebrating birthdays, holidays and other important events. An important aspect of a healthy family is communication. This involves listening to and supporting one another. It is important for parents to listen to their children as much as they expect their children to listen to them.
Communication also involves conflict which is a part of every family.
The healthy family is able to fight fairly and resolve conflicts that do occur. In healthy families there is an admiration for each other. Families respect one another and appreciate what each member of the family contributes. The accomplishments of each family member is valued by the others. Each family member looks for the good in the rest of the family.