The Importance of Family The value of family seems to be obvious in every culture around the world. After watching the film, Kite Runner and exploring other materials, it is rather noticeable that the value of family is very important to the Afghan culture. The sense of family roots has driven many to do things they otherwise would not have done. Families may be the primary motivators for some people, either as heroic models or as people whom they fear to disappoint. Regardless of what one’s family turns out to be, family is still family. Many people will go to extreme measures to fulfill a duty that involves family. It may be true that the bond between family members is stronger than any other bond known to man. The value of family
No matter what the circumstance a person may encounter there is truly a sense of unconditional love. Little did Amir realize that the importance of family he was taught at a young age would play a significant role later in his life. Amir goes back for his best friend’s son, and takes him from a very bad situation. He risked a lot to do this, and he would not have done this if it were not for the fact that this boy was family to Amir. That put a completely new twist on things, and after Amir found that out, he knew he could not back down. All his life the Afghan culture had told Amir that family is first. Because of that, he was able to instantly make the situation that family indeed needed to come first. No matter what society one may live in, there is a constant pressure to be a part of a certain group. Family provides the comfort of being a part of something. This family setting will determine what type of person someone will become. In many cases, it is a family first situation. It has been a way of their culture since they can remember, and it will always be that way. The reason many cultures are able to keep this going is that everyone is taught and surround by this family first mentality beginning at a very young age. It is hard to get away from being surrounded by family in the Afghan community, which proves to not be a bad thing whatsoever. The constant surrounding of family will shape someone to become