ICSE Class 6 Answered

The family is considered to be the smallest and the most important part of civic life. It is the building block of society. It takes care of all the needs of an individual and also gives love, affection, happiness and security. A good family upbringing helps in moulding an individual’s personality and inculcates good values of honesty, discipline, tolerance, respect, patience, understanding, obedience, discipline and sharing. An individual also has some responsibilities as a part of family. He/she needs to respect his/her parents and elders and share with their brothers and sisters. They should help in household chores, thus learning the value of cooperation.  Hence, in this manner the family teaches individuals and prepares them for bigger community life.