Parents under Pressure: Part 4

We all know families can be funny things. They can be places of love, acceptance and joy but can also be places of pain, rejection and anger. When families work well they are the best but that doesn’t happen by accident, it takes hard work and commitment, amongst other things. As parents we need to work hard at helping our families to be the best they can be.

The Bible says, “Every kingdom that fights against itself will be destroyed. And a family that fights against itself will break apart.” Sadly this is all too true.

In my house we have a plaque that says this:

In this house we do real

We do mistakes

We do I’m sorry

We do second chances

We do fun

We do forgiveness

We do really loud

We do family

We do love

There is no such thing as a perfect family but let’s commit to doing all we can to strengthen our families today.

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Need to talk now? Whatever you’re going through, a Samaritan will face it with you. They are here 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. If you need someone to talk to, they will listen. They won’t judge or tell you what to do. Visit their website for how to get in touch today here.

Want to find useful information? Visit the Family Support section on our Ethos website to find a range of links, helplines and support relevant to your circumstances right now.

Need more help? If you relate to a Grace Foundation Partner school, such as ones in the Tove Learning Trust, our Family Support Workers are here to provide advice, support and information to help you make the right decision at the right time to get support for you and your family.  Please contact the Ethos Team in your school today.