All families have a set of beliefs, values, and attitudes that are passed down from generation to generation through the messages that children receive from their parents.

Family legacies can be worth treasuring and passing on to the next generation or they may be unhealthy and merit discarding. Being aware of your family legacies can help you to decide which beliefs and attitudes you cherish and which you want to make a conscious effort to change.

On the other hand, there may be some values passed down that you decide you want to modify.All families have a set of beliefs, values, and attitudes that are passed down from generation to generation through the messages that children receive from their parents.


Family legacies can be worth treasuring and passing on to the next generation or they may be unhealthy and merit discarding. Being aware of your family legacies can help you to decide which beliefs and attitudes you cherish and which you want to make a conscious effort to change.

On the other hand, there may be some values passed down that you decide you want to modify.

For example, you may have been raised by parents who were very strict in their discipline; they were quick to punish, did not allow you to explain your point of view, and used humiliation as a discipline tool.

As an adult you may decide that you want to reverse that legacy. Instead of using discipline that shames your children, you choose methods that maintain their self-esteem and your relationship with them.

For example, you may have been raised by parents who were very strict in their discipline; they were quick to punish, did not allow you to explain your point of view, and used humiliation as a discipline tool.

As an adult you may decide that you want to reverse that legacy. Instead of using discipline that shames your children, you choose methods that maintain their self-esteem and your relationship with them.

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