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Friends and Family
Friends and Family are both very beneficial to have around. They are there for you when you need it, when you are looking for entertainment, whether as a child, a teenager, an adult, or even an elder. But in most cases, your family will be there for you, more often than friends. Your family will always be there to bail you out when you get into trouble, and are one of, if not the main influence on the rest of your life. Both of these groups have similarities, and differences, in three main categories. Their roles, activities, and status, all have effects on one’s life. While friends are fun to have around, they are only there for short periods of time. Friends come and go, but your family will always be there for you, no matter what the situation.
Both of these groups have similar roles in our lives, and of course, they also have their own unique roles. As a child, one always socializes with other children, or should, and if not, the parents are always there as backup. When boredom sets in, children usually look for other people to mingle with, so they go to the parents. As a child, one’s parents are probably the most frequent visitors to their daily schedule, and therefore one of the child’s main influences. In this situation, the parent’s role is to mentor, and be a role model for the child, and of course, to buy them video games, junk food, and lots of toys. As the child grows up and becomes a teenager, other teenagers usually take the place of being the subject’s main influence. As an adult, the subject has changed into the mentor, and babysitter, and does all the things that they had done to them as a child. The main differences between family and friends, are those such as the fact that your family will always be there for you, no matter what the situation. Friends help you get through day-to-day life, with girl/boyfriend problems, with so-called evil teachers, and homework assignments, while your family helps you through your entire life. There are few friends who would care for you, for your entire life, lending (even giving) you money to get through post-secondary education. As an elder, one tends to rely on families to help them with groceries, and with driving. While it is very rare to find friends that help you through the majority of life, they do exist, but there is a higher chance that your family will help you in a greater sense.
Family and friends each have some sort of status, whether it’s social, financial, or other statuses recognized by society. Within both groups, is a sort of hierarchical ladder, that one may or may not rise to the top of. Within families, this ladder takes a long time to get to the top of, and there may be more than one head of it. Usually, this ladder is headed by the most elderly of the family, with one’s parents, uncles, and aunts coming next, older cousins or siblings, and then you. As more people are born into the family, and as others pass on, one rises this ladder, and if they live long enough, they might even have a chance to become the head. In society, these ladders may or may not be large, or even take a long time to reach the head of. They are usually based on popularity, but can also be based on intelligence, athleticism, or looks. Most of the time, one has to work towards getting up the ladder, but in some cases, people just naturally fit there. Of course, there are the differences between these two circles, and their statuses. One being that in most cases, one’s status in a family is ascribed at birth, while in society, it is usually achieved. Another difference between these two congregations, is the way they communicate. Status affects communication and within a family, as a child, if one wanted to communicate with another person within the family, it would usually be very difficult, but with friends that you see almost every day, it is very easy to communicate. As you get higher up within the hierarchy, it seems to get easier to communicate, with information able to be relayed down to the people below you. In families, communication is very important, especially when your parents don’t always understand what is going on in your life. In both circles, status is important and will usually determine your result in the game of life.
Families and friends both participate in activities with you, both alike and different. Families tend to share the important, memorable activities with you such as special holidays, vacations and reunions, while your friends help you through life by going to the mall, hanging out together, and playing video games. During childhood, your parents and family are the ones that you can depend on to be there when you get bored. Your family will take time out of their busy schedules to play with you.
In conclusion, even though friends are fun to be with, and can make the difference between being “cool,” and being a “loser,” throughout life, family will always be there to support you, and bail you out whenever you need it (maybe even literally). As a child, your family supports you financially, emotionally, and mentally. As an adult, you support your children that way, and as an elder, your children support you financially, emotionally, and mentally. Within a giant circle of life, friends and family make the difference.
Friends and Family are both very beneficial to have around. They are there for you when you need it, when you are looking for entertainment, whether as a child, a teenager, an adult, or even an elder. But in most cases, your family will be there for you, more often than friends. Your family will always be there to bail you out when you get into trouble, and are one of, if not the main influence on the rest of your life. Both of these groups have similarities, and differences, in three main categories. Their roles, activities, and status, all have effects on one’s life. While friends are fun to have around, they are only there for short periods of time. Friends come and go, but your family will always be there for you, no matter what the situation.
Both of these groups have similar roles in our lives, and of course, they also have their own unique roles. As a child, one always socializes with other children, or should, and if not, the parents are always there as backup. When boredom sets in, children usually look for other people to mingle with, so they go to the parents. As a child, one’s parents are probably the most frequent visitors to their daily schedule, and therefore one of the child’s main influences. In this situation, the parent’s role is to mentor, and be a role model for the child, and of course, to buy them video games, junk food, and lots of toys. As the child grows up and becomes a teenager, other teenagers usually take the place of being the subject’s main influence. As an adult, the subject has changed into the mentor, and babysitter, and does all the things that they had done to them as a child. The main differences between family and friends, are those such as the fact that your family will always be there for you, no matter what the situation. Friends help you get through day-to-day life, with girl/boyfriend problems, with so-called evil teachers, and homework assignments, while your family helps you through your entire life. There are few friends who would care for you, for your entire life, lending (even giving) you money to get through post-secondary education. As an elder, one tends to rely on families to help them with groceries, and with driving. While it is very rare to find friends that help you through the majority of life, they do exist, but there is a higher chance that your family will help you in a greater sense.
Family and friends each have some sort of status, whether it’s social, financial, or other statuses recognized by society. Within both groups, is a sort of hierarchical ladder, that one may or may not rise to the top of. Within families, this ladder takes a long time to get to the top of, and there may be more than one head of it. Usually, this ladder is headed by the most elderly of the family, with one’s parents, uncles, and aunts coming next, older cousins or siblings, and then you. As more people are born into the family, and as others pass on, one rises this ladder, and if they live long enough, they might even have a chance to become the head. In society, these ladders may or may not be large, or even take a long time to reach the head of. They are usually based on popularity, but can also be based on intelligence, athleticism, or looks. Most of the time, one has to work towards getting up the ladder, but in some cases, people just naturally fit there. Of course, there are the differences between these two circles, and their statuses. One being that in most cases, one’s status in a family is ascribed at birth, while in society, it is usually achieved. Another difference between these two congregations, is the way they communicate. Status affects communication and within a family, as a child, if one wanted to communicate with another person within the family, it would usually be very difficult, but with friends that you see almost every day, it is very easy to communicate. As you get higher up within the hierarchy, it seems to get easier to communicate, with information able to be relayed down to the people below you. In families, communication is very important, especially when your parents don’t always understand what is going on in your life. In both circles, status is important and will usually determine your result in the game of life.
Families and friends both participate in activities with you, both alike and different. Families tend to share the important, memorable activities with you such as special holidays, vacations and reunions, while your friends help you through life by going to the mall, hanging out together, and playing video games. During childhood, your parents and family are the ones that you can depend on to be there when you get bored. Your family will take time out of their busy schedules to play with you.
In conclusion, even though friends are fun to be with, and can make the difference between being “cool,” and being a “loser,” throughout life, family will always be there to support you, and bail you out whenever you need it (maybe even literally). As a child, your family supports you financially, emotionally, and mentally. As an adult, you support your children that way, and as an elder, your children support you financially, emotionally, and mentally. Within a giant circle of life, friends and family make the difference.