The Traits of a Healthy Family

Communicates and listens.

Affirms and supports one another.

Teaches respect for others.

Develops a sense of trust.

Has a sense of play and humor.

Exhibits a sense of shared responsibility.

Teaches a sense of right and wrong,

Has a strong sense of family in which rituals and traditions abound.

Has a balance of interaction among members.

Has a shared sense of values.

Respects the privacy of one another.

Values service to others.

Fosters honest conversation.

Shares leisure time.

Admits and seeks help with problems.