There is a viewpoint, which becomes prevalent in some parts of the world in recent years, indicates that friends are more important than family members. Those people who hold this view believe that friends are able to provide more assistance in future life and career than family. However, in general, family is the strongest backup that constantly gives us the mental support and true concern without any other requirements.

Often, parents are the first people we looking for advice and support when we facing the vital decision in our life. Firstly, family members have the closest relationship with us. The reason is that almost everyone spends a great deal of time living or contacting with family through the whole life. Thus, parents are the people who know us better than anyone else. They clearly know what we really need. Moreover, family members are able to point out our weaknesses directly and help us to overcome them. However, it will be a kind of impolite to some extent if friends point out our weak points. In some cases, it could breaks the friendship. As can be seen, family members are the closest and the most important people in our life.

With regard to the future career, some people believe that friends, especially those who have the capability or capital, can provide much more assistance than family. That is the reason why so many people are enthusiastic to participate in social activities to extend their friend circle. Actually, every individual is too busy to