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comment by clairewalsh
clairewalsh  ·  4191 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: Microsoft Defines "Family" as having children on Craigslist

A family only needs to be two people, in my opinion.





thenewgreen  ·  4191 days ago  ·  link  ·  

I would agree that it need only be two people, I just wonder when that moment occurs that somehow makes these two people a "family"? Some subjective grey there.

clairewalsh  ·  4152 days ago  ·  link  ·  

I think that's when two people make a commitment to each other. And that doesn't have to be a traditional marriage or civil union, just an understanding between two people that their lives are merging.

How's that for unclear? :)

thenewgreen  ·  4151 days ago  ·  link  ·  

:) thanks, that is absolutely unclear.

I have found that some things don't have a clear beginning, you just know when you are there.

clairewalsh  ·  4150 days ago  ·  link  ·  

I can agree with that! Well said!

lil  ·  4151 days ago  ·  link  ·  

Hey clairewalsh and Steven -- I only just discovered this conversation now. That's a great question about what makes a family. I'll give it some thought and ask it on my blog in due course. - Lil

clairewalsh  ·  4150 days ago  ·  link  ·  

I look forward in hearing what you and your readers think too! :)

thenewgreen  ·  4150 days ago  ·  link  ·  

I look forward to reading your thoughts.