The Importance of Family Activities

People, by nature, are designed to survive in groups. Other species that have similar traits are dogs, fish, bees and ants, to name just a few. The 'families' of these animals may differ in how they live but each are dependent on their group for their own survival. An individual that is separated from their group will have a hard time coping independently, if at all.

Some people learn how to survive on their own by teaching themselves survival techniques, but these individuals are very rare and usually stem from abusive or disfunctional family homes.

A family is important because it nurtures a child while it is a helpless infant until they are grown adults. The family provides physical and emotional support, keeps you safe and secure, provides knowledge as the you grow to adulthood. This is the basic function of a family in todays society, even if it doesn't usually work out that way.

Family activities are extremely important because it brings the parents and children together (grandparents and other relatives should be included on occasion.)  to enjoy something as a family. Children become more well rounded when they have parents that take an interest in them and join them in fun activities. In today's society the unity of family is dissolving rapidly.  Sometimes this is due to both parents working or a raising children as a single parent. Smart parents make the time to do activities together with thier children.

Joining your children in fun activities will help develop strong, healthy relationships with your kids.  Here is a studio in Orange County that has added family classes to it's schedule and got a wonderful response.

Family Salsa Dancing
Family Martial Arts
Family Hip Hop