This is an entry on cultural etiquette within the family at the 2025 Cultural and Sports Family Competition for workers, civil servants, and employees in the province.
In a small house amidst the bustling city, the family of 60-year-old Nguyen Thi Hang in Hac Thanh ward maintains a shared evening routine. Despite the busy schedules of her children and grandchildren, dinner is always a "meeting point" for the whole family to gather. Mrs. Hang shared: "Families don't need to talk about grand things. As long as children and grandchildren know how to greet each other respectfully and listen to their grandparents; and parents and spouses respect each other, that's already preserving the family's roots."
For Mr. Le Van Giap, also from Hac Thanh ward, family values are the bond that connects family members when facing adversity and difficulties. Mr. Giap shared: "More than five years ago, my wife fell seriously ill and had to undergo continuous treatment, making our family finances even tighter. At that time, the whole family encouraged each other, the children took the initiative in household chores, and we always maintained a cheerful spirit. Thanks to that, we overcame the difficult period, and my wife bravely overcame her illness."
The culture of behavior within Vietnamese families is maintained through words, gestures, actions, and interactions between members, all guided by love, sharing, respect, and equality. These seemingly simple things are the "mission," the first and most important social institution in human life, helping to nurture and shape the character, morality, and emotions of each individual.
For young families, preserving cultural norms of behavior within the family becomes even more important. Mr. Le Van Tuan, 42 years old, from Dong Quang ward, said: “My wife and I agree that, despite the pressures and hardships of the outside world, we must put them aside at home and never speak harshly to each other in front of our children. Children learn from how their parents behave, helping them develop habits of peaceful conduct, listening, and sharing.” According to Mr. Tuan, preserving the beauty of cultural norms of behavior within the family is not about returning to rigid patterns, but about inheriting the essence of tradition while adapting flexibly to new living conditions. Respect, gender equality, listening, sharing, and responsibility among family members are vivid manifestations of Vietnamese family culture in the modern era.
It is no coincidence that the criterion of "Culturally Advanced Family" has long been placed at the center of movements to build cultural life at the grassroots level. According to assessments by the cultural sector, localities that do a good job of promoting and encouraging the building of culturally advanced families tend to have stable social lives, close-knit community relationships, and controlled social vices.
However, in modern society, the culture of family behavior in Vietnam is facing many challenges. The pressure of making a living, the negative influence of social media, a pragmatic lifestyle, and individualism... have led to a lack of connection in many families. It's not uncommon for family meals to become silent, with everyone engrossed in their phones; uncontrolled words lead to prolonged conflicts and disagreements. If these conflicts are not filled with understanding, they can easily lead to rifts.
In this context, preserving and promoting the beauty of cultural conduct within the family has become even more urgent. Many localities have implemented innovative models and approaches to restore and spread this cultural conduct within families. Clubs such as "Happy Family," "Exemplary Grandparents and Parents - Filial Children," and thematic sessions on parenting skills and family conduct skills are increasingly organized by localities, associations, and organizations, attracting widespread participation. In particular, various sectors, associations, organizations, and localities have intensified propaganda about the role of the family and the importance of traditional cultural values within Vietnamese families; implementing a set of criteria for family conduct through various forms such as loudspeakers, short plays, competitions, and direct communication.
Amidst the rapid changes of modern life, family etiquette may not bring immediate material value, but it persistently nurtures core spiritual values. To preserve and spread the beauty of family etiquette, proactive action from each family and individual is needed. This includes the patience of adults, the attentiveness of parents, and the respect and filial piety of children. From gentle words and humane behavior within each home, good "seeds" are sown, growing into character and lifestyle, contributing to the cultural landscape of the entire community and society.
Text and photos: Quynh Chi
Source: https://baothanhhoa.vn/giu-gin-net-van-hoa-ung-xu-trong-gia-dinh-viet-272586.htm
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