What do families give us?

My great Family

My parents are as great as god.
My brother means more to me
more than my life.
My family will forever be in my heart.
My family is more important than my friends.
Family is family.
Who is always with me in my happiness
and sadness.
My family is always in front of my victory
not behind me.
My family is who I can fully trust in this world.
My family is a secret diary for me.

Neethu Nandakumar

What are the strengths of your family? What qualities do you admire about them the most? What does your family mean to you? Maybe write a poem about it. Find two language techniques used in the poem above. Give examples for each.

How are families represented in the media?

Think of some of your typical cartoon families such as 'The Simpsons' and 'Family guy'. What steretypes are presented in these families? Are these characters a true reflection of parents and children and the roles they play in their families today?

Describe your family.

What type of family do you live in? Tell us about your family.