Family Concerns

This agenda item provides the opportunity for each family member to raise concerns/issues that need family action.  These could be items to help an individual with family relationships including communication, interaction, rules and policies. They maybe items that impact on all family members.
 
NOTE:  When the children were small , if we did not get to other agenda items that was fine because we covered the issues of importance to the children.
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One of the first concerns addressed in the first family council was from Kathryn, age five (5).  She was concerned about the younger children getting into her things. We discussed it and how we would feel it someone messed with our things.  We decided that if we wanted something of another member of the family we must first ask.  We also agreed that we needed to respect their answer and that became the rule.
 
Remember: No issue is too small and no one should be cut off or idea "put down."  A major purpose of the council is free and open discussion by all members. But avoid letting the Council become a gripe session.  Items brought up should be considered and resolutions worked (if possible). Some items may need to be tabled until mother and father, (Executive Council), can review. The Council should always end on a positive note of commitment by all to cooperative completion of assignments, tasks and responsibilities.