For the little guys

 Dating has been a significant ideal in my life. Not that I have been on a lot of course, but the concept of it is really important. But why dating? Dating has so much more to it than just going out with someone and spending time. That is a big part of it but it's more complicated than that. A date should be planned. You should know exactly what you are going to do and possibly have a backup plan if something doesn't work out there. Hangouts are often on the whim. You meet up somewhere and plan what you are going to do afterwards. It is good to plan ahead for a date so that you can inform your date what they should be expecting. If it is a surprise, at least let them know what to bring or wear for the occasion. You don't want your date to show up for a hike in formal wear. That would be no fun for you nor the date. Communication is key for a good date experience.  A date is also something that is often paid for. It doesn't have to be much, but there should be some money

 Gender has a huge role to play in families. Every gender has their own aspects to bring into caring for and helping out in the family. These differences are not set in stone though. There are cases where not all of these apply. No one is the same. Females tend to be a little more nurturing than males. Their natural instinct when they see a baby is to protect it and care for it. Females are also more social. They are more about communication and talking. Women are more likely to talk for hours with each other about anything and everything. I think the marriage expert, Mark Gungor, explains the female brain very well. In his talk, " A Tale of Two Brains", he describes a female's brain as a ball of wire where everything is connected. They're always thinking, and their brains are always at work. He then connects this to emotion. Women tend to be more emotional than men. They often connect their memories with emotions as well so they tend to remember things for a much lon

I studied a little on families of other cultures this week. The dictionary defines culture as "the customs, arts, social institutions, and achievements of a particular nation, people, or other social group." Families often gain a culture from previous family members. Like tradition, culture is weaved into the  lives of family members for generations.  Every family has their own form of culture, usually passed down from generation to generation. I do believe that every culture has every right to be equally valid (That is as long as it is a culture that doesn't bring danger to others or themselves). Everyone lives their own lives in their own ways. They are accustomed to living that certain way and that is the way they are most effective in raising a family. Everyone should be able to live their own lives they should, as long as they don't do anything to harm others. There are definitely aspects of some cultures that are flawed. If you are able to identify them, you can

 There are many types of families.  Nuclear families: This is the traditional structure. There are two parents and children. Studies made by society have shown that this family structure is the best for raising a family. However, this does not mean there are not flaws in this dynamic. There are always exceptions when it comes to families. Families are varied in more ways than the types. I personally have a very happy and stable family life. I love my parents with every inch of my being and will continue to do so for many years. My parents have raised my siblings and I to be the best people we could be. Single Parent families: This structure is exactly as it sounds. One parent raising one or more children all on their own (with help from friends and family on occasion). This could consist of a single mother or a single father. I have so much respect for these types of families. Raising kids is not an easy task. I find these mothers and fathers so strong. Especially those who are raisi