Families are Teams

I believe that one of the most important things you can teach your children that your family is a team. One child isn't better than the other.  Each child has their strengths and weaknesses.  Each child has their role to play in the family and the roles, like a teams role, are constantly evolving.  We aren't meant to compete with each other; we are meant to encourage each other.  We should encourage strength and support in other's weaknesses.  We should be there to cheer on and encourage their strengths and help them develop them even more.  Teaching them that they are a team early on encourages them to cheer for each other.  Will they still fight?  Sure.  Will they still have disagreements and ugly moments?  Of course.  The fact remains that they will learn that family is meant to have each other's backs.  We are meant to be here for each other.