Family values still necessary today

Some of the most enviable, endearing and enduring aspects of Thai humanistic qualities lie in the importance placed on moral family values, which are intrinsically agreed to live by and stay true to. Responsibility is something that is nurtured and best learned by example. Strong and consistent spiritually ethical ideals, cultural heritage traditions and close-knit extended family ties help solidify a firm caring and sharing foundation for building trust, honesty, patience, harmony and understanding.

Earned respectful compassion engenders a sense of belonging, flexibility, forgiveness, generosity, tolerant kindness, natural curiosity and positive optimism. Defining your own personal family values is an important first step towards reconciling misunderstandings. The next step, which is more challenging, is instilling said values into everyday parenting and meaningful relationships with others. Showing heartfelt respect involves giving your grounded nestlings the space and ability to become independent – to fly without wings.

A safe and secure home is where children learn to abide by and play by rules, limit their wants, wishes and needs, and express their thoughts freely. It represents a comforting, steady and reliable refuge in a confusing world, knowing you won’t be judged or punished – only unconditionally loved. In our quickly changing interconnected high-tech universe, family bonds are not a remote-controlled computer program that runs on its own. Family unity needs constant monitoring from each and every user, grounded in reality, and an ever-loving, loyal support network.

Charles Frederickson

Bangkok