A primary function of the family council is for all of the members to discuss who is responsible for specific tasks in the home and how these tasks are to be distributed. The goal is for more equality in responsibility and the assignment of tasks appropriate for the people involved. When the family council functions well, work gets done without nagging and family members can enjoy each other. Talk between members is pleasant and complimentary. Probably the biggest payoff is that the family cooperates in the job of keeping the home running smoothly.
Much useless talk disappears when a family council is functioning well.
Nagging, complaining, scolding, screaming and threatening are not needed because each family member is aware of what will happen if everyone does not perform agreed-upon tasks. Instead, there is friendly conversation and willingness to share ideas or discuss problem situations. Less Need for Discipline or Punishment. Typically, a family council meeting is concerned with all of the relationships and business affecting the family. The following are some examples of the concerns a family council may include are the following.