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Christian Living
and the Importance of an Inter-Generational Family
Intergenerational
relationships can best be defined as interactions that take
place between people of different generations. The
inter-generational family is an important aspect of the
Christian family
as it is often the older generations that are responsible for
ensuring that precious past down family traditions remain
intact. These traditions preserve the lineage and heritage of
the
Christian family
and are the basis for lifelong customs that will continually be
passed down from generation to generation. There is no question
that inter-generational relationships are the heart and soul of
Christian family and home life.
Generations of living
family members have a significant impact on the structural core
of the
Christians family.
As today’s seniors are living longer more vibrant lives, the
wealth of knowledge that they can give to younger family members
is vast. In turn, many of today’s
Christian youth
are taking these core values to heart and are learning that they
are never too young to have an impact in change. Giving back to
community through charitable acts, time, and church events are
becoming commonplace in many
Christian families
and churches. The exchange that takes place from generation to
generations are learning tools that are key to making certain
that younger generations appreciate the contributions that
seniors have made to society as a whole.
There is no better
place to experience the benefits of inter-generational exchanges
then in the
Christian family.
Children should always be encouraged to spend quality time with
their grandparents and in many
Christian homes; children
are spending time with grandparents on a daily basis. Many
Boomers provide childcare
for their grandchildren and have a first hand avenue for sharing
traditions and customs.
However, for those
who do not see their grandparents regularly, it cannot be
emphasized enough how important it is to strengthen and nurture
these relationships. There are basically five generations of
living members in the world today. First, there is the
G.I. Generation.
The
G.I. Generation
was born between 1901 and 1926. They experienced the Great
Depression and can share realities of life that the younger
generations can only marvel at. The Silents were born between
1927 and 1945. The oldest of the Silents are in their eighties,
this generation has valuable information to pass down to the
younger generations as they are the link to the
G.I. Generation.
Every
Christian family
should take the time to ensure that the memories and life
experiences of the Silents and the
G.I. Generation
are preserved and remembered.
Next are the
Boomers.
The
Boomers
were born between 1927 and 1945. Today’s
Boomers
are taking the world by storm. They are effective voices of
change and are the first generation to approach their senior
years with renewed health, vigor, and impressive financial
security.
Boomers
carry the traditions of many of the Silents who have passed and
are the bridge between
Generation Xers
and the
Millenials
(Generation
Xers were born between 1965 and
1981 and
Millenials
were born from 1982 until the present day. It is important for
Christian families
to spend quality time together with all generations involved.
This is the most effective way to ensure that each member
understands the importance of other generations.
Marcia Chumbley is a
work
at home mom and grandmother in Minnesota. She
is the owner of a
Christian Work From Home Moms
website
at
Faithful Grannies
http://www.faithfulgrannies.com
bringing generations of
Christian Work From Home Moms,
Grandmothers, Parents, Boomers and Families together
while providing resources, inspiration and affordable
advertising while balancing the work at home experience. She
holds a degree in Business and is a CMOM.
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