Why are Family Traditions important?
Traditions are the glue that bind one generation toanother. They give every member something to look forward to in our sometimes chaotic lives. They remind us to slow down and remember the things and people that are most important. Some traditions are based on God’s word, while others reflect cultural or ethnic beliefs. Effective traditions should create positive feelingsand fond memories, while promoting a sense of belonging and creating a sense of safety and security in young children. Four Steps to Creating Meaningful Family Traditions 1. Create traditions that are biblically based first. Christian parents have a responsibility to instill in their children a love for the Lord and a respect for His word. Some of the simplest ways of implementing spiritual traditions is to pray together before meals or hold regular family devotional time. 2. Remember, more is just more. Your goal in creating Family Traditions isn’t to win the award for most traditions implemented by a single family. F
