Families are groups of people who love each other.
Families come in all shapes and sizes, usually with an older person who is an authority figure.
A typical family helps to protect you from harm. The homes of families are settings where love is given and received. Homes are also places where values are set and are passed from generation to generation. The authority figure in a family, usually a parent, may nag and tell you he or she has lived longer than you, and you should listen because he or she is older and wiser. Some young people may not realize that their elders aren't trying to brag.