Family
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Family
Family is the basic social group united through bonds of kinship or marriage, present in all societies. ("Family") Ideally, the family provides its members with protection, companionship, security, and socialization. The structure of the family and the needs that the family fulfills vary from society to society. The only function of the family that continues to survive all change is the provision of affection and emotional support by and to all its members, particularly infants and young children. How you were supported by your family, doesn't determine if you're going to succeed in education or not.
Growing up I could always remember having both my father and mother around. Also, able have a lovable relationship with my sister and brother. I was the oldest, so that put me as being a leader and good role- model for my sister and brother. I always felt I could be honest with my family; we would always keep everything out in the open. If I was going out with my friends I could count on my siblings to tell me the truth on how I looked, or what to wear...