My family is a very close, tight-knight one. My parents, who have been raised in traditional environments, have followed in the footsteps of their parents. They too are raising their children with traditional, old-fashioned values. For example, my father has always taught my brothers to be chivalrous and gentlemanly when it comes to women. This includes opening the doors and treating them with respect. They also raised us in a religious environment as well. We go to Church every Sunday followed with a Sunday brunch and a family dinner that night. 

With that said, the changing cultural views and concerns brought up in today's society also have an affect on my family. We know that some of the Church's views on certain subjects are somewhat antiquated and hard to follow in today's world.

Because I was raised in a tight, big family with both parents very present in out lives, I want the same for myself one day.