Family Mission Statement 2014

The family’s mission statement is To be happy, healthy and helpful together. Family covenants- plan of action 1) We will stay together and support one another through thick and thin. 2) When in doubt we will put family first 3) We will value sub- relationships and spend quality time with sub-relationships supported by others, at least an hour every week. Sub relationships- father mother, sister sister, mother daughter father daughter. Total 6. Once a week quality family time. Mobile phones books TV etc not allowed during QT. Use voice message facility for phones. 4)We will find time for charity work and to help others in any way we can. We will visit place of worship once a month. 5) We are committed to stay healthy. We shall eat good food, avoid junk and unhealthy snacks. We will keep our home and surroundings clean, exercise, and go for regular medical check ups. 6) We pledge to be financially prudent and to live within our means. We will Respect money and understand money. We will spend according to our budget set monthly. 7)We will help save the environment in all ways we can. We will Use bicycle or walk where we can and Use public transport as far as possible. We will not litter. We will do effective waste management. We will reduce reuse recycle plastic and paper. We will reduce food wastage. We will plant a tree on our birthdays. We will grow vegetables and herbs. We will conserve natural resources including water, electricity, cooking gas. 8) We will spend some time occasionally with close friends. Not more than twice a month. 9) We will spend some time alone every day to pursue our individual interests. Watching TV, reading on phone not included. 10) We will plan an annual holiday of at least 2 days with only our family. Mobile phone use will be restricted to emergency calls only. No work calls. 11)We will not use cell phones, laptops, reading material at the dining table and use the time to talk to each other. We will have at least one meal together in a day and say grace before eating. 12) We will have regular family meetings. We will celebrate Thanksgiving. 13) We will pursue, encourage and support a process of Continuous education because learning never stops. 14) We will talk to one other with respect, be kind and not yell and we will listen to the other person or express/ accept a difference in opinion peacefully. We will not argue though we might discuss. Parents will be open to a peaceful discussion but only one and following g which the child must follow the advise without grumbling or whining. Further discussion can only be brought up once more at family meeting. 15) We will ensure our safety and each others safety at all times. We will not keep secrets from family. We will keep the family informed about our whereabouts at all times. We will practice regular emergency drills. We will not drink and drive. and will not travel with someone who is driving while he is drunk. We will not hesitate to contact family or safe adults or family approved close friends in case of any emergency.