PARENTING:

UNCONDITIONAL
LOVE: The Power of
Building Happy
Relationship in the
Family
WHAT IS UNCONDITIONAL LOVE

•The term unconditional
love does not mean love without
limits or bounds. It means, "I
offer you my love freely without
condition."
 FUNCTIONS OF THE
FAMILY
•Primary Support System
•Meeting Emotional Needs
•Instilling values and religious beliefs
•Inculcating Culture and Traditions
 Traits of a Happy/Healthy
Family Relationship
Trust
Affirmation Respect

Commitment
Time

Solving Problems Communication

LOVE
Traits of a Happy/Healthy Family Relationship

Affirmation- adding positive input that helps

others feel appreciated and supported.
Trust- high levels of trust include keeping
promises and being honest for both parents
and children
 Traits of a Happy/Healthy Family
Relationship
Commitment- family members are willing to
work together and makes sacrifices so it will
benefit the whole family.
Time Together-a strong healthy family
relationship is nit feasible without spending time
together.
 Traits of a Happy/Healthy Family
Relationship
Respect-this includes acceptance of individual
taste, talents and opinions.
Solving Problems-identifying problems before
they become too serious and asking for outside
help.
e.g. Compromise: seeking a solution that is
acceptable to all people involved.
 Traits of a Happy/Healthy Family
Relationship
Love-this refers to bonds characterized by deep
affection, respect, loyalty and healthy
attachment.
Communication-it enables members to express
their needs, wants, and concerns to each other.
 Unconditional Love
• Most Important gift we give and
receive
• Acceptance, Showing Affection
• Loving a person of who they are,
no matter what
“ The rewarding nature of unconditional love
facilitiates the creation of strong emotional
links.”
Professor Mario Beauregard