The perfect family we don't have.

                                                                  This Is My Family
                                                   By Jessa Torrefiel and Quintin Rodriguez
          There is no such thing as a perfect. There is nothing to prove a happy and flawless family into existence. A family could only be named or entitled into a family that resembles a close-to-perfection family.

          A family comprises a society. It is the one that molds us into a good steward for the community. Asians usually have strong family ties caused by the cultural heritage and family customs and traditions. An ideal family is a family that guides on top of another in times of peril.

          My family isn't really the one that you could say "an ideal family". My mother, as the head of the family (my dad passed away) stands as the foundation and light at the same time. She corrects us and gives us appropriate advices. She tries to give time for us and gives us morale support when we seem hopeless. She may not give the sense of security what other parents can give but she can assure you she will be there for you if she can.

          An ideal family would pull up a stricter discipline and give you a fair amount of security. They will always be at your side to guide and support you,

          Sunday obligations are what my family don't try to miss. We pray together and make sure God is the center of our lives. We always find time for each other even if we are busy in our studies and works.

          An ideal family would make God their top priority. They would always and never miss a Sunday mass and hey would have time for each other even if schedules are hectic.

          Sacrifice is another thing our family always participates in. We willingly give way for other family members. We try to be generous even if there is nothing more to give. Even our lives we will sacrifice for the sake and salvation to another.

          The ideal family would also take risk, they would give what you lack and would also die to protect the person they love.
          The only difference is my own family is real and genuine in whatever we do. We may not be considered as an "ideal family", but we try to share love and care to each other as God's masterpiece.
          There is no perfect human being so there could also be no perfect family. We may dream and ask for a better family, but our own family is still the one true people who could help us, love us and care us like no other human being could.
          I would never trade my family for my self-invented "ideal family" because I know we could try to be a perfect family, even without a father who had us though.

         Truly, Asian families have strong family ties because they won't sever it no matter what will happen. It is unique among any other races because we value family ties and love for each other much that it took us to greater waves. But the Filipino family among other races would stand and fight every storm that might try to wreck our precious family.

         They say that "family" is one of God's greatest blessings in life. True. We ought to thank God for the gift of family. Some of us may wonder, is there such thing as a perfect family? I believe there are perfect families. A perfect family doesn't always mean that all members in that family are perfect and good at almost everything. Sometimes, the perfect family is the ideal family. Every person has his/her own of ideal family and so there are a lot of ideal families. In my opinion, the ideal family stays close to each other, enjoys being together and most especially loves and accepts you for who you are. That is my own definition of ideal family.

        I have mentioned that my ideal family stays close to each other always and no matter what happens. Nothing can ever tear them apart. The ideal family struggles to find time to be together amidst their busy schedules. They want to be together and so they enjoy hanging-out with each other. Most importantly, the ideal family accepts you for who you are. They don't care about your flaws and imperfections. They won't mind your physical appearance. They love you because of who you are.

        My family is a lot like my ideal family. They helped me in forming and enhancing my identity. What I am right now is all because of them. My family also stays together. We live in one house and we do things together.  We hang-out a lot during weekends too. The best thing about my family is that even if I am not the perfect daughter or sister, they still love me as if I was the best thing that ever happened to them. The fact that I merely exist makes them happy, and that's what I call unconditional love.

       Like I have said, I truly believe that perfect families exist. These families are not literally perfect, but instead, they are ideal. If I was given a chance to trade my family with other families I know, I would simply decline. I am happy and contented with my family. I know my family feels the same way for me. I love my family and I always will.

My Ideal and My Own Family

                                                            My Ideal and Own Family
                                                                  By: Jeshreen Salac
        
           There is no such thing as a perfect family. The role of my family in forming my identity is that they made me realized who I am. I've observed that in an Afro-Asian family, the members are close to one another and they have strong family ties. My ideal family would be inseparable, because we will bond together, stick together and accepts each other.
          The ideal family on my mind is that they will always bond. Each member would take time to see each other. They share memories, whether good or bad. When they see each other, they'll get excited and feel happy . Another factor that describes my ideal family is that they will always stick together. They will always stay close together despite the problems ahead. When they try to solve the problems they will pray to God. Each member would also consult to one another and discuss their thoughts and feelings. Lastly, I want my ideal family to accept all all the members of the family. The family would show their true attitudes towards another member. That they will try to understand me and my personality. My ideal family should accept me even though I have imperfections. These are some qualities at my ideal family.
          My own family also bonds together. My parents always finds time to see us. Even though our time is limited, we still make the most of it. When we see each other we try to forget our problems and have fun. My family, like my ideal family sticks together. My parents encourages me to pray when I am having problems. My family talks to one another. My family is not perfect. We try to accept each other . My parents are vocal with their feelings about my bad attitude and to the mistakes I've done. They accept me even though I make things complicated for them and I'm proud to have this kind of family. They will always tell me the truth and guide me.
         Each of us will have that ideal family, but our families will remain in our hearts. I've learned that even though I have a description for an ideal family, I will still love and accept my own. I would never trade my family to other families, because even though we experience having problems we still love each other.The context of Afro-Asian families is unique, because each family has that one that makes them stand  out.

Family

By: Camille Budlong and Miguel Leh

         For me, there is no such thing as a perfect family. All families have different problems that occur in their lives. The role of the family in forming my identity is that they are the ones who help me choose who I am and Who I am going to be. I observe that the family ties in Afro-Asian context is that they are very close to each other like they always find time to be together. My Ideal family would be close to perfect because we will stick together, solve problems together and always be together.

          I always had an Ideal family who would stick together, solve problems together and always be together. The ways my Ideal family will stick together are even faced with problems, we will still love one another, we will be considerateand we will pray and go to mass together. Second, we will solve problems together by talking about all our problems, be understanding and being honest and truthful. And lastly, My ideal family will always be together if we will always be in contact with each other, find time to be together and to celebrate achievements with each other. If we will do all of these ways, my family would be surely close to perfect.

          My family now would also stick together, solve problems together, and always be together. My family would stick together by finding ways for our problems to work out, being considerate and always pray together and go to mass together. We solve problems together by having meeting of our own, be understanding and being honest and truthful. And my family will always be together by always be in contact with each other, scheduling time to be together but sometimes busy and celebrating achievements together. These are the ways how my family deal with these situations.

          Everyone wants to have a loving and caring family for it is one of the needed companions in life. The insight I learn from the comparison is that my family is close to my ideal family but some ways are still missing. I will not trade my family with some other families I know or think of because I am satisfied with my family for this is what I grew up and with and the problems that come to our lives make our bonds stronger. the family ties/relationships in Afro-Asian context are unique because it is not like the others for it is much more stronger. As I conclude my essay I would like to say and sum my essay up, that there are no such thing as perfect family because problems always occur but only close to perfect.

Ideal Family Vs. Own Family Essay

My Ideal or "Perfect" Family Vs. My Own Family

By: Llamera, Kristianne Gaile V.

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Rubillar, Javin Brix T.

 

          Ask yourself this, dear reader, is there such a thing as a "perfect" family? A family, particularly my own, plays a huge role in building who I am today by scolding me when I stray and by pointing me in the right direction. Families that lie within the Afro-Asian context,as I have observed, for this applies to my own family as well, are heavily influenced byt their cultures and traditions. My "Ideal" or "perfect" family and my own have a number of similarities, for in the end both are loving, caring, and supportive of me and each other.

          My ideal family is the manifestation of what I, as a person, think should consist a family for it to truly be called a "family". Even if no single member is perfect in the literal sense of the word, a family and each of its members have the ability to love and be loving. They show this love through words, thoughts, and deeds; through simple questions like "How are you?" or "How was your day?". They show you their affection through simple acts, like a peck on the cheek before you go or by doing nice things for you, and they spend time to think of your welfare and happiness. They show you their caring side by showering you with affection, by sacrificing time or their own self-enjoyment for you, and by constantly perstering you to do little things, like combing your hair or eating better, simply because they care. They support you in what you feel like doing or pursuing in life, and they always want you to do your very best.

          My own family, on the other hand, is a farcry from perfect. They suite me just fine though, so I don't really mind. They love me and they take heart in showing that by annoying me constantly over little things, or by scolding me for not doing what's right. They care for me by providing me with my needs and wants, by sending me to a good school, and  by raising me as best they can. They support me by telling me to follow my dreams, no matter how far off they may seem, by pushing me to do better, and by cheering me on so very enthusiastically it occasionally borders on embarassing.

          You know something, dear reader? Half-way through this heap of words I call an essay, I realized something. As it so ironically turns out, my ideal family is a mirror image of my own family, albeit modified to near unreachable heights and standards. If you ask me, I'd never trade my family off for any other, no matter how sweet the deal might seem to be. As for families in the Afro-Asian context (yes, mine included), their family ties are heavily influenced by tradition, moral values (or lack thereof), culture, opinions, social standing in life, and belief, which in turn direct the dealings of family members with each other.

My Ideal and Own Family by Arnel Garcia and Millenus Ocubillo

Is there such a thing as a perfect family? Most Asian families stay with their parents until the very end of their lives. I wouldn't say that there is such a perfect family because every complete family has its own imperfections but a family will always take time to spend together and will always stick together. A perfect family will always bond with each other, shows sense of care and appreciation and never fails to accept each member in the family.

A perfect family is a family who always bonds together. My family spends time together during weekends. We eat meals together and we stay committed to each other. My own and ideal family are quite similar because we always stick together in any way we could. This shows that my family is perfect in my own point of view, but still we aren't perfect because we have our own imperfections/

My ideal family would be a family who never fails to show care and appreciation. This attitude in our family is always present because we talk to each other when a member in our family is having problems. We never fail to pray together during Sundays and before having our meals. This is a fact that my ideal family and my own have many similarities because we help and protect each other as a complete family.

Lastly, a perfect family for me always accepts each member in the family for who they are. A family who will always be there for you every time and accepts you for your failures and mistakes. My family takes the role for forming my own identity and accepting me for myself. All of us will stand together against any problem that rises in our family. This is what makes my family similar to my ideal family.

I will never trade my family for another because I am contended with what God has given me even though my family is no that perfect. I am proud that they are the family I have to stay with. My family is unique in our own ways because we accept each other, we share bonds wit each other and we show care and appreciation to each other.

"Perfect Family vs. My Family"

Perfect Family vs. My Family 

by: Mel Merquita

A Family is one of the most basic units in society. I am going to compare the ideal “perfect family” and my family. First and foremost, A family for me is a group of people united due to blood relationships or law, a normal family must have commitment, unity and balance.

Commitment is like a promise. It is something we hang on to in times necessary or sometimes, forever. A normal family must be committed to each other. A perfect family accepts each other no matter what, like if one is different they would accept the individual. They must always be optimistic, or seeing the benefit in all things. A perfect family must also have a strong bond to each other. On the other hand, my family shows commitment by laughing at the problems we encounter. We don’t make it a big deal not unless necessary. If we need to solve it we find the simplest solution.  We are also optimistic and we share the same point of view in life.

A country must have her citizens united and unity starts in the family. A normal family must be united. The ideal perfect family is strongly united. In terms of belief and conflicts they stand united. A family that prays together stays together, they say. My family is like the ideal perfect family when it comes to unity. We all stand together in good times and in bad. We all share the same belief in God and the Christian faith, and like all families, it’s all for one and one for all.

            By balance, I meant equality. By equality I meant that, if one knows something everyone must know about it. It’s like this big forum. Research proved that a child that shares everything to their family would probably end up successful. A perfect family must have balance in everything. Like in financial terms, the perfect family must have resources for everyone. Everyone must know each other equally so that there will be no secrets. No secrets mean that there is a less chance for family conflicts. Like the perfect family, my family has enough resources for everyone. The difference is we share things that we think must be shared. We keep secrets from one another and respect other’s privacy.

           

            My family has always been close perfect. I can say I can’t ask for anything better. But in context my family is not perfect. We have are own share of flaws just as any normal family in the world. There is this saying that nobody is perfect, so if one can’t, how much more can a group of people be. Either way, I love my family.

"Family" by Arlj Paglinawan

         Is there such thing as a perfect family? For me, there isn't. I don't know how to describe a perfect family but I want it to be perfect. If not, I want it to be the best. My family are the ones who taught me such things. They were the ones who made me unique. As what I have observed in other families, they would still make an effort to be able to communicate even if they are far from each other, unlike other families in other countries who do not make an effort. My ideal family and my family is quite similar. It is because both of them shows care and concern, are loving and have a complete family members.

         My family is a caring family because they always show care and concern. In time of need, they help us. They guide us always so that we would be in the right path. My parents love me unconditionally. They accept me for who I am and I trust them and I know they trust me too. I am lucky because I have a complete family. There is my father who works hard for us. My mother who would always be there no matter what and my siblings who enlightens the family more. We are lucky because we live together. Unlike other families who are already broken because of such problems and other things. We live together and we are happy to have each other. Though there are times that we fight, we do not come to the point of separation. My parents would never bring up such topic and I am happy because our problems can't destroy us. It just shows that my parents do really love each other and we have a strong family. I want my ideal family to be like this.

          If I were to choose my ideal family, I want it to be almost the same as my family. I want to have a caring, loving and complete family. Who would want to have a broken family to be their ideal family? I'm sure nobody wants it. A complete family for me is that there will be a mother, father and siblings maybe. A complete family would live together and once they live together, they would trust each other. If they trust each other, they wouldn't want to lose each other so they would give care and show concern. Problems won't destroy the family. I want a family like that. I want a family that has a mother and father that can have more spare time than work, siblings that would never fight and understand each other well. That maybe is how I can describe my ideal family to be perfect.

           I know other people would have a different ideal family. I don't care what they say about my ideal family because this is what I want. When it comes to my family, from whatever point of view, my family is the best family that I could ever have and I am lucky to have them. I could never imagine myself trading my family to any other kinds of family. All families are unique in their own way and I believe that my family is unique too.

" A Father's Love" essay

"A Father's Love"

          Is a father's love really unconditional? All of us really agree that a father's love is unconditional. It is unconditional because they will do everything to provide us with the things we need, they will sacrifice their lives to protect us and they will always be there no matter what.

          A true father will do anything to provide for his children. A good example is that many fathers go abroad. They work hard to give their child their needs and wants. They stay away from their children to do what's best for them. That is why there are fathers who put their children's needs first before their own.

          A father would gladly give up his life for his children. Some would even defend his child against danger, he would commit crime in order to gain money to provide for his children. Also, he still works even if he is sick and/or dying because he doesn't want his children to worry.it is an instinct for fathers to defend their children from harm & this statement is also very evident in the world today as you hear article about these incidents.

          Lastly, a father will always be there no matter what because he will always be there to guide, and understand us in our problems. He will be there to give us advice when we need it. They will support us in the things we do and he will steer us in the right direction.

          A father's love is unconditional because he provides us with the things we need, he will sacrifice his own life for his children, and he will be there no matter what happens. If a father is really a true father, he will do these things for his children, whether or not he be in or of the picture.

Group 1 (2 - Regis)

Members:

Salac - Participated

Llamera - Participated

Torrefiel - Participated

Paglinawan - Participated

Merquita - Participated

Budlong - Participated

Ocubillo - NP

Rodriguez - NP

Rubillar - NP

Del Fierro -  Participated