What Diminishes The Power Of Our Families?
In my opinion, the biggest factor in diminishing the power of family, is thinking of family as insignificant. Sometimes this takes the form of purposely shunning nepotistic advantages. It is not that we may think of family as insignificant in our lives, but rather as insignificant when compared to the institutions which seem to be much larger. Such as Government, Schools, Businesses, Churches, Unions and other large institutions. Peer groups loom larger than family.
We have come to associate economic and social power with organizations which have benefited from urbanism and modernization. What seems to have been missed is how a few dynastic thinkers have adapted to change in ways that have increased the power of their family. Some are newly emerging families. Others are families that have adapted over the centuries to new conditions.
If you closely examine these few families, one thing is clear. They see their large extended family as significant or more significant than other institutions. Nepotistic advantage is not totally shunned. Often, they come from cultures that were more resistant to modernity.
In contrast, many moderns shun family influences. Often, family influence is shunned. Shunned in favor of:: individualism, the influence of peer groups or in favor of personal development outside of the family. While these are not purposely destructive of family life, they become part of an insidious process which diminishes the modern view of extended family. It is part of our individual experiences.
Unless one or more family members properly instills an appreciation for nepotistic advantage, extended family will be viewed as insignificant. The potential power of the family will be latent and diminished. In other words, sentiment looms larger than influence. Family rituals become less meaningful. Family members begin to choose peer groups over kinship groups. Benefits of family life are less connected to every day life.
It is similar to putting your money under a mattress and forgetting it is there. The power of your money diminishes with inflation. Until you realize the power of investing you gain nothing and allow the power to diminish.
You might think you value the money, but you act in ways that make it less significant.
We have come to associate economic and social power with organizations which have benefited from urbanism and modernization. What seems to have been missed is how a few dynastic thinkers have adapted to change in ways that have increased the power of their family. Some are newly emerging families. Others are families that have adapted over the centuries to new conditions.
If you closely examine these few families, one thing is clear. They see their large extended family as significant or more significant than other institutions. Nepotistic advantage is not totally shunned. Often, they come from cultures that were more resistant to modernity.
In contrast, many moderns shun family influences. Often, family influence is shunned. Shunned in favor of:: individualism, the influence of peer groups or in favor of personal development outside of the family. While these are not purposely destructive of family life, they become part of an insidious process which diminishes the modern view of extended family. It is part of our individual experiences.
Unless one or more family members properly instills an appreciation for nepotistic advantage, extended family will be viewed as insignificant. The potential power of the family will be latent and diminished. In other words, sentiment looms larger than influence. Family rituals become less meaningful. Family members begin to choose peer groups over kinship groups. Benefits of family life are less connected to every day life.
It is similar to putting your money under a mattress and forgetting it is there. The power of your money diminishes with inflation. Until you realize the power of investing you gain nothing and allow the power to diminish.
You might think you value the money, but you act in ways that make it less significant.
posted by Dominic Siclare at 10:36 AM
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