THE ASIAN FAMILY’S STRUGGLE FOR LIFE
Keywords:
ASIAN FAMILY, STRUGGLE FOR LIFEAbstract
Thirty-seven years of varied experience in dealing with families
has led me to the conclusion that families are as alike as they are
different.
I have worked with families in most countries in Asia, including
India, many countries of the Americas, Europe, Africa and in
Australia; I have talked with students; addressed the medical
fraternity in the USA; prepared papers and guided workshops of the
Federation of Asian Bishops Conferences at several of their
Assemblies and presented reports at conferences on The Family at the
Vatican, and statements at the United Nations. This consistency of
work has led me to understand the dynamics of family life and
relationships from “within the family” and the impact of “change”
affecting this cornerstone and indispensible unit of humanity.
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