{"id":3689,"date":"2025-09-02T10:13:10","date_gmt":"2025-09-02T02:13:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kllcdn.test-plesk.evischool.com\/?p=3689"},"modified":"2024-05-07T14:38:41","modified_gmt":"2024-05-07T06:38:41","slug":"three-sentences-of-family-life-love-warms-within-the-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kllck.edu.hk\/kllcdn\/three-sentences-of-family-life-love-warms-within-the-home\/","title":{"rendered":"Three sentences of family life: Love warms within the home"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Written by: Education expert, Principal Cheung Jok Fong<\/p>

Have you ever heard the theme song of a certain TV drama called \u201cEmbrace Love\u201d? I really like a few lines from it, as these few words capture the essence of \u201cfamily.\u201d A family is a place that provides shelter from the wind and rain, your \u201csupport.\u201d When you\u2019re feeling \u201cweary,\u201d the door of your home will always be open for you. The mentioned \u201clove\u201d refers to the deep-rooted bond of kinship that\u2019s destined from the moment you were born, stronger than blood. Indeed, what could be more important than family ties? When you\u2019re feeling down, your family will share your burdens, willing to listen to your worries and accompany you through difficulties. When you\u2019re sick, your family will take care of you unconditionally. When you achieve success in your studies or career, they\u2019ll genuinely rejoice and take pride in your accomplishments. This kind of \u201clove\u201d can\u2019t be bought with money.<\/p>

We all hope that parents and students understand the value of family love. Sadly, this love might come too easily, acquired from birth, and as a result, some don\u2019t fully appreciate it. Sometimes, we see in newspapers that some teenagers would rather linger on the streets than go home; some families argue all day long, turning the home into a battlefield; some even resort to violence over trivial matters, leading to tragedies. The examples mentioned are just the tip of the iceberg, and sometimes I can\u2019t help but feel saddened that a once peaceful home can turn into such a situation.<\/p>

The Three Sentences of Family Life<\/strong><\/p>

How can we build a harmonious family? Pope Francis once proposed the \u201cThree Languages of Family Life\u201d when talking about family, which are the three phrases that should be spoken more at home: \u201cThank you,\u201d \u201cPlease,\u201d and \u201cI\u2019m sorry.\u201d<\/p>

\u201cThank you\u201d represents gratitude towards family members. Many times, children are taken care of by their parents from a young age, and they may start to take it for granted. Consider this: do parents have to prepare three meals a day for you? Who washes your clothes and cleans your shoes and socks, providing you with a cleaner living environment? When you\u2019re sick, who takes care of you tirelessly, even getting up at night to give you medicine? Classmates, while your parents are taking care of you, why not say \u201cthank you\u201d more often and help with household chores when you have the time, sharing the workload with them? In fact, when children complete household tasks for their parents, parents can also say \u201cthank you\u201d to them. In today\u2019s society, the notion of elders being on a pedestal is no longer appropriate. You should know that in building a harmonious family, everyone has a responsibility. Don\u2019t think that certain tasks are necessarily assigned to specific family members. Even when you receive help from others, even family members, you can still say \u201cthank you.\u201d<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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\u201cMay I ask\u201d represents respect for family members and polite behavior towards others. Some may think that since we are family, there\u2019s no need to be overly polite in our speech and we can just speak straightforwardly. However, \u201cMay I ask\u201d doesn\u2019t just encourage us to speak politely; it reminds us to consider the feelings of our family members in our words. Sometimes, people tend to get heated over trivial matters and believe that they should argue their point forcefully in all situations, even with their family members. But is it really worth it to act this way? As the saying goes, \u201cWinning an argument but losing the family.\u201d Even with close family members, it\u2019s better to choose our words carefully.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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As for \u201cI\u2019m sorry,\u201d it represents seeking forgiveness from family members. When you make a mistake, it\u2019s only natural to have the courage to take responsibility and say \u201cI\u2019m sorry\u201d to the person you\u2019ve hurt. At the same time, \u201cI\u2019m sorry\u201d also signifies an opportunity to mend relationships with family members. Sometimes, right and wrong are not easily judged in a few words. Or perhaps, there is no clear right or wrong, but rather differences in values among individuals. Unfortunately, many conflicts arise from such differences. If no one is willing to compromise, relationships can become very tense. As the saying goes, \u201cGive in a little, gain a lot.\u201d Putting down your pride doesn\u2019t mean you\u2019re surrendering, nor is it about compromising on the issue. Instead, it creates a new opportunity to resolve the problem in a better way.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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