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Ler5018 Posted 21 years ago
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Family Definition- please read and give opinions! thanks!!
Hey everyone!!
If you read this could you please give me your comments and criticisms on it? Thank you so much!!
Defining Family
When most people think of the word family mother, father, children, and relatives immediately come to mind. If you look up the word in the Merriam-Webster dictionary you would read:
Families are the building blocks of any society and have been this way since the beginning. Almost every aspect of our lives involves the term family. In our religion we are part of a “family” of believers. At Penn State we are part of one big “family” of students and faculty. Our country looks up to one person and is united under this man as a “family”. While these examples might be accepted by society today, it only describes family in broad terms. Family is much deeper than all of that and is the love you share with your friends and relatives.
One very common misconception about family is that its members have to be related by blood, marriage, or adoption. In truth, family is anyone you love and care about and who also feel the same way about you. Johann Schiller described family perfectly when he said; “It is not flesh and blood but the heart which makes us fathers and sons.” I believe that my family is not only my parents who raised me, my little brother and my other relatives, but also my best friends. My great-aunt is my blood relative but she knows as much about me as the next person. My friend Caitlin can tell you anything you would ever want to know regarding me and we can practically read each other’s mind. I am not saying that my great-aunt is nothing but Caitlin is just as much a part of my family as my aunt. Family goes hand-in-hand with friendship. In order to have a family you need friendship. My family and I do not get along just because we are forced to live together. My family is my best friends and we get along because we genuinely love each other and want to be with each other.
In today’s society most people consider family to be just blood relations but in reality it is the bonds you share with those you care for the most. Family is a completely necessary part of anyone’s life. Your family helps you through the tough times and provides the needed support to get through life. Family cares about what happens to you, are always there for you, and above all, loves you.
If you read this could you please give me your comments and criticisms on it? Thank you so much!!
Defining Family
When most people think of the word family mother, father, children, and relatives immediately come to mind. If you look up the word in the Merriam-Webster dictionary you would read:
While all this can be true of a family, it is not the only way or the correct way that family can be defined. Family is more accurately described as a group of people who might not be related by blood or marriage but who sincerely care and love each other. Family is there for you every step of the way and provides support you could never get anywhere else.
fam·i·ly (fam'?-le, fam'le) n. - a group of individuals living under one roof and usually under one head
Families are the building blocks of any society and have been this way since the beginning. Almost every aspect of our lives involves the term family. In our religion we are part of a “family” of believers. At Penn State we are part of one big “family” of students and faculty. Our country looks up to one person and is united under this man as a “family”. While these examples might be accepted by society today, it only describes family in broad terms. Family is much deeper than all of that and is the love you share with your friends and relatives.
One very common misconception about family is that its members have to be related by blood, marriage, or adoption. In truth, family is anyone you love and care about and who also feel the same way about you. Johann Schiller described family perfectly when he said; “It is not flesh and blood but the heart which makes us fathers and sons.” I believe that my family is not only my parents who raised me, my little brother and my other relatives, but also my best friends. My great-aunt is my blood relative but she knows as much about me as the next person. My friend Caitlin can tell you anything you would ever want to know regarding me and we can practically read each other’s mind. I am not saying that my great-aunt is nothing but Caitlin is just as much a part of my family as my aunt. Family goes hand-in-hand with friendship. In order to have a family you need friendship. My family and I do not get along just because we are forced to live together. My family is my best friends and we get along because we genuinely love each other and want to be with each other.
In today’s society most people consider family to be just blood relations but in reality it is the bonds you share with those you care for the most. Family is a completely necessary part of anyone’s life. Your family helps you through the tough times and provides the needed support to get through life. Family cares about what happens to you, are always there for you, and above all, loves you.
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Hi Ler5018, I like this piece. The only thing I see is that you haven't taken the time to explain why Merriam-Webster's definition is off. You basically dismiss that definition offhand and expect your readers to buy yours.
- Hi Ler5018, I like this piece.
- The only thing I see is that you haven't taken the time to explain why Merriam-Webster's definition is off.
- You basically dismiss that definition offhand and expect your readers to buy yours.
- Just my two cents though.
- Defining Family When most people think of the word family [punctuation] mother, father, children, and relatives immediately come to mind.
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Hi Ler5018,
I like this piece. The only thing I see is that you haven't taken the time to explain why Merriam-Webster's definition is off. You basically dismiss that definition offhand and expect your readers to buy yours.
Just my two cents though.
I like this piece. The only thing I see is that you haven't taken the time to explain why Merriam-Webster's definition is off. You basically dismiss that definition offhand and expect your readers to buy yours.
Just my two cents though.
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> Family is more accurately described as a group of people who might not be related by blood or marriage but who sincerely care and love each other.
Well, if all families were like that, nobody would say "I hate my family"! [6]
Well, if all families were like that, nobody would say "I hate my family"! [6]
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JulielaiThe only thing I see is that you haven't taken the time to explain why Merriam-Webster's definition is off. You basically dismiss that definition offhand and expect your readers to buy yours.
Besides, while Ler5018's point is that a family is not just made up of blood or marriage ties, Merriam-Webster's definition doesn't mention "blood"
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Hey thanks for your opinions!! I edited my my essay a little. Let me know what you think!!!
Defining Family
When most people think of the word family, mother, father, children, and relatives immediately come to mind. If you look up the word in the Merriam-Webster dictionary you would read:
Defining Family
When most people think of the word family, mother, father, children, and relatives immediately come to mind. If you look up the word in the Merriam-Webster dictionary you would read:
fam·i·ly (fam'?-le, fam'le) n.
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Hi Ler,
Just a couple of things:
1. You need to have a definition that includes the common notion about blood ties before you attack it.
2. Introduce your own definition after you have demolished the original.
Just my two cents, again.
Just a couple of things:
1. You need to have a definition that includes the common notion about blood ties before you attack it.
2. Introduce your own definition after you have demolished the original.
Just my two cents, again.
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so after moving things around and changing some aspect of my essay I finished and this is my final draft. Thank you so much everyone for your help and for being truthful!!!
Defining Family
When most people think of the word family, mother, father, children, and relatives immediately come to mind. If you look up the word in the Oxford English dictionary you would read:
Defining Family
When most people think of the word family, mother, father, children, and relatives immediately come to mind. If you look up the word in the Oxford English dictionary you would read:
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I love your definition of family. I think that is very true especially when it comes to adopted children. [F]
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If a "family" consists of members who care for each other, deleting from the meaning consanquinity, then how would you define "father"? If father are not genitors and only care takers, as you suggest, are you suggesting that every birth is a virgin birth? Gil Prost
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Don't be daft. She is not suggesting that every birth is a virgin birthS he is not rejecting totally the idea of blood relatives as family. She is merely extending the use of the word family to include those who are not blood relatives - and quite rightly in my opinion.
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