We need to put a high value on this holiday and especially on our families. Smith says families are essential to happiness, but a person doesn't necessarily have to have a traditional family structure. There are very few families that have the model of two parents, a father works and mother who stays at home. A family can be any group of people who have come together because of a commitment to one another. Families are important for several reasons.
Families are essentia l to our existence.
Smith says another reasons people seek out family relationships is because of the support system. It's human nature to want to be surrounded by people you know care about you. That urge to be around family, Smith says, especially surfaces around the holidays, even if some families are troubled. In those situations, Smith suggests focusing on remembering what brings a family together. When you know someone well who lets you down it can be extremely painful.