Thokozile Skosana has the following to say "Family comes by blood and marriage. We are the servants of the house of the Lord. We learn solidarity, sharing and trust. Family is a foundation for healthy society. How to live according to the will of God, we learn of his existence and supremacy. As a family we must work, play, eat and pray together. We are all family even though we do not live together.
Pierpoalo Donati writes: "I define the family as a social relation, and not simply as an aggregate of people."
Owethu says family means the base or foundation of all learning, for example learning to love, respect and learning unity with others. Family means acceptance, to be loved for who you are despite all
Kara says that family does not only consist of blood related members but can included extended family members. These are the people that you care for and that love you unconditionally even through ha