More and more often, instead of wanting to drive to a movie or renting a movie, they'll choose to do something that's more family oriented. Evans said she constantly hears stories from the girls about humorous mishaps such as digging up the wrong plant during some family yardwork or tearing a hole in their pants during an outdoor adventure. Sherry Petriella, the oldest of the girls, agrees. She likes that the Andersons and the girls cook dinner and eat together daily. It helps everybody bond and feel more like a real family.
Nobody's afraid to say anything.
You can't have a good program if it's based on just teaching alone, if it's nonpersonal. When you combine teaching with family relationships, that's what makes it successful.