Conscientiousness In Caring A Family

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Caring
Caring means to be concerned or solicitous; have thought or regard. My experience has taught me that in a caring a successful marriage or family a spouse or family member wants to feel appreciated. Showing concern through thoughtful actions validates ones’ feeling of appreciation. By expressing my appreciation to my spouse and child, I am fostering their commitment to survival of the family.
What one should learn from the caring that can be observed in a successful marriage or family is: that when you treat your spouse and children in a caring manner, they will act like a family when a tough circumstance arises. Conversely, if they are treated in an uncaring manner, they will act like they are self absorbed when a tough circumstance …show more content…

When one neglects to spend time with their spouse or child, the spouse or child can become disengaged from the relationship. This disengagement can result in undesirable behavior. Yet, when they are shown care and concern through by sharing time with them in relationship building activities, spouses and children feel engaged and respond positively.
Conscientiousness
Conscientiousness means to pay proper attention to a task; giving the degree of care required in a given situation. My personal experience with conscientiousness in marriage and family is that it strengthens the bonds between people. What I have learned through my interactions with my spouse and daughter is that there is no greater way to make a connection than to recognize what is important to them.
What one can learn from conscientiousness in marriage and family is that people, who are aware of each other’s needs, can assist one another when adverse circumstances arise. For example, if the bread winner of the family is struggling to find a better paying job and needs time to look for new opportunities, a spouse or family member who is conscientiousness of this need will support them. This support may come in the form of helping them look for a job, doing additional chores, or simply providing moral

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