Family adaptation in the new era

A harmonious and loving family will help children feel safe and confident, thereby easily integrating and developing comprehensively. (Photo: Tran Hao)

Start from the smallest thing

Vietnamese Family Day (June 28) is not only an occasion to honor the sacred value of the family, but also an opportunity for us to look back: Family is the first learning environment and has an influence on the formation of children's personality.

From the first years of life, children do not learn through books or school, but through the way their parents behave in all situations in life. The way adults show warmth, know how to listen, know how to balance between caring and letting children explore freely, is the first foundation for emotional intelligence.

Children do not grow up on dry moral teachings, but on the feeling of security when their parents hold them in their arms, on the gentle words of encouragement when they stumble, or simply the gentle gaze when they try something new. These seemingly invisible small gestures are powerful messages.

An imperfect family can still be a safe home if its members are listened to, expressed, and given the right to fail, stumble, and rise again. In this busy, volatile, and technologically-driven world, perhaps the most valuable thing a parent can give their child is not material things but their full presence: a word of inquiry when the child is silent, a little patience to listen when the child makes a mistake.

"No matter how society changes, the value of a strong family remains the root that nurtures strong, ethical individuals who are able to adapt to life."

Warm affection from parents not only helps children feel comfortable and safe, but also helps them recognize, understand and regulate their own emotions. This ability does not come naturally but is formed through daily interactions. When children learn to stay calm in the face of difficulties, understand others and act responsibly with their emotions, they will have a solid foundation to build healthy relationships, make good decisions and be resilient in the face of challenges.

Each person can start from the smallest thing, which is a hug, a greeting, an evening of putting down the phone to listen to each other. Because the warmth of family not only nurtures the present but also creates the future - a future with people who know how to love, live kindly and know how to master their own lives.

Family is always the cradle that nurtures, shapes personality and deeply influences the psychological and social development of each person. In the context of modern society, traditional values may be shaken but the role of family remains unchanged. No matter how society changes, the value of a sustainable family is still the root that nurtures strong, moral individuals who are able to adapt to life.

A child who grows up in a loving, listening and properly oriented environment will have a healthy emotional foundation, good communication skills, self-confidence and high self-control. On the contrary, early life trauma, lack of parental affection or a violent, oppressive family environment often leave consequences in social perception and behavior. Family, in the fullest sense, is not just a place to “be together”, but a place to “belong together” – where each member is recognized, loved and allowed to be themselves.

No matter how modern life becomes, family is always the key factor that shapes a good society. (Photo: Khanh Thi)

Building new elements suitable for the times

The development of modern society has brought many changes in family structure. Nuclear families are gradually replacing the multi-generational extended family model, more women are working, single parents are becoming more common, and the boundaries of gender roles in the family are becoming more flexible.

However, in all these changes, there are still values that need to be preserved, necessary for the sustainable development of each family. These are unconditional love, mutual respect, responsibility between members, solidarity, and sharing. These values do not fade with time, but become more and more valuable in modern society.

The development of technology, especially social networks and smart devices, has profoundly changed the way family members connect with each other. On the one hand, technology helps parents talk to their children when they are away on business trips, helps grandparents see their grandchildren through video calls, and helps the whole family share moments online. But on the other hand, many families today are emotionally distant as each person is immersed in their own world on the phone.

Many parents are more engrossed in the news than listening to their children’s stories at school. Many children are more comfortable confiding in social media than in their loved ones. So how can we find balance? The answer is not to eliminate technology, but to use it intentionally, putting family at the center of our daily lives. Establish “no phone” times during meals, maintain a habit of chatting together in the evening, and do chores or play games with your children instead of each person holding a phone.

In the context of integration and modernization, Vietnamese families are facing both challenges and opportunities to consolidate traditional values and adapt to the new era. Values such as filial piety to parents, love for children, silent sacrifice and the spirit of mutual support are still beautiful identities. At the same time, Vietnamese families also need to build new values such as gender equality in the division of responsibilities, listening instead of imposing, respecting differences instead of assimilating, and raising children by accompanying instead of controlling.

A strong family is not one without conflicts, but one that knows how to talk, fix things and overcome them together. Family happiness does not come from material abundance, but from each person in that family feeling respected and supported when needed.

In the modern life, where pressure can easily break people, the family needs to be a solid foundation. For the family to truly be a warm home, a foundation for forming personality and life values, each member needs to be responsible not only for preserving but also for renewing.

Family is the first and most important environment that each individual experiences. Here, core values such as love, sharing, gratitude, respect and responsibility are formed. The way parents communicate, behave andeducate their children will directly affect the way children perceive the world, form their outlook on life and develop social skills. A harmonious and loving family will help children feel safe and confident, thereby easily integrating and developing comprehensively.

No matter how modern life becomes, the role of the family is always a key factor in shaping a good society. By preserving traditional values and building new elements suitable for the times, the Vietnamese family will continue to be a solid home, where every member finds peace, happiness and motivation to develop.

Source: https://baoquocte.vn/gia-dinh-thich-ung-trong-thoi-dai-moi-319242.html