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I describe family values as responsibility towards others, increase of tolerance, compromise, support, flexibility. And essentially the things I call the silent song of life-the continuous process of mutual accommodation without which life is impossible.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Family values center around responsibility and support for one another, fostering a harmonious environment through mutual accommodation.
In this quote, Salvador Minuchin emphasizes the essence of family values, highlighting the importance of responsibility, tolerance, compromise, support, and flexibility within familial relationships. He suggests that these values are crucial for maintaining harmony, likening them to a 'silent song' that represents the ongoing effort of each family member to adapt and accommodate one another, without which a cohesive family life becomes unattainable.
Themes
FamilyValuesResponsibilitySupportToleranceCompromise
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used during a family gathering to remind everyone of the importance of mutual support.
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