Rafael Jovet-Ramos — The Importance of Family Time

​When it comes to building strong family relationships, both the quality and quantity of time spent together matter a lot. The more time a family spends together, the better their chances of developing stronger bonds. Engaging in activities like eating together, sharing life’s experiences, and even doing household chores are some of the things that families can do together. As the basic unity of society, the family should be nurtured and every member learns the importance of loving and relating to others.

It’s a good idea to find activities that everyone will be comfortable with. If you live close to a beach, swimming, fishing, surfing, scuba diving and spending time on the sand are activities that can keep the family engaged as a unit. If you happen to live closer to a natural environment, going out on hikes and camping excursions are some of the things you can do together. Family time can also be as simple as watching a movie or using one evening during the week to bake treats or cook a special meal.

How much time you spend as a family also depends on the family set up. When the kids are young, families tend to spend more time since young children require a lot of attention and guidance. Teenagers want to spend more time with their peers, but that shouldn’t discourage you from spending as much time together. It’s by spending time together that you can get to instill the right values in every member.

Rafael Jovet-Ramos is a certified self-defense instructor who appreciates spending time with his wife and two young boys.