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8 Reasons Why Big Families Are The Best Families

I love my fam.

Alexi Sanderlin
Apr 29, 2019
Shippensburg University
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8 Reasons Why Big Families Are The Best Families
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In case you don't already know, I have a great relationship with my extended family which is a pretty decent size. When I say family I mean aunts, uncles cousins, family friends that are basically family, etc. It's one giant network of people that all love and support each other in the best of ways. When I am away at school I don't get to see them often. So I wanted to write this article for them.

1. A huge support system.

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Whenever someone in my family is going through something, there is a network of people waiting in the wings to offer love and support however they can.

2. Nothing but good times.

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Getting together with my whole family is my favorite thing to do. We have a great time every single time.

3. Food, all of the food.

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Every time we get together there's enough food to feed three families and it's the best.

4. There is always someone to hang out with.

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My cousins, my younger sister, and I used to go on trips to the mall or hang out at our grandma's house almost every weekend so I was never lacking in company.

5. It teaches you that different people can get along and love each other.

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My family is a mix of vastly different people but we all manage to get along... most of the time.

6. We learn from each other.

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We teach each other things. Not just educationally, but life stuff. It's easier to learn from people you love and trust.

7. There is always someone to watch your kid/dog/etc. when you need it.

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Have a baby you need watched for a few hours? A dog that needs to be fed while you're gone? Need someone to go check on grandma? You got it. You've got an entire list of people to call.

8. A lifetime of great memories.

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Sometimes we all get together and just enjoy spending time together. We reminisce about everything we can think of and talk about the huge history we all have together.

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