Along with socio-economic development, the material standard of living of the population gradually improved. However, rapid changes in living conditions also create many problems for family life. Time spent together has become more limited, generation gaps are sometimes widening, and the influence of the digital environment has a direct impact on how each family member communicates and interacts.
Despite their busy work schedule, Mr. Le Ngoc Khanh’s family from Yen Ninh 11, Yen Bai District, maintains the habit of having dinner together. After work, he prudently puts down his phone, helps his wife prepare food and communicates with his children.
“There are days when work is stressful and I come home late, but I still try to find time for my family. Just listening to the kids talk about what happened at school and seeing the whole family happy gives me extra motivation,” Khanh said.
This is not just about Khanh’s family; many young families make “small agreements,” such as limiting the use of electronic devices during meals, playing sports together, or participating in social events on the weekends. These simple actions help maintain connections between family members.
family ties.” width=”1536″ height=”1024″/>In mountainous areas, as economic conditions improve, many young workers migrate to find work or embrace technology, leading to more flexible family life. This requires active adaptation from each family, accepting new realities while maintaining traditional values.
In fact, while digital technologies offer many benefits, they can also reduce the level of direct interaction if left unchecked. Many parents say that in the evenings the whole family gets together, but everyone is immersed in their own world behind the phone screen. This lack of communication can gradually have a negative impact on family relationships and the character development of young children.
With this in mind, many localities have stepped up communication efforts and organized themed events aimed at creating happy families in the digital age, as well as supporting grassroots cultural development movements to create space for strengthening family ties.
One striking example is the activities of the Happy Family Club in Dai Thang Village, Xuan Ai Commune. With the aim of spreading positive values of family life, the club has become a significant place for social events.
Regular club meetings include discussions of family etiquette, child-rearing issues, reproductive health, and household economic development; Cultural and sporting events are also organized to strengthen the sense of community. To date, the club has attracted over 100 members who participate regularly.
The club’s chairman, Ms. Hoang Thi Thu Yen, said: “Through the club’s activities, many couples are aware of their role and responsibility in keeping the flame of marital happiness alive, actively resolving conflicts in their lives and paying more attention to raising children.”
Such models help strengthen the values of responsibility, love and mutual assistance within each family.
To date, 85.5% of households in the province have received the title of “Culturally Advanced Family”, equivalent to 324,100 households; and 75.5% of villages and residential areas meet cultural standards. The Happy Families Model System continues to be supported by hundreds of clubs and models to spread awareness and prevent domestic violence.
Following these examples, many exemplary families have become key figures in the spread of cultural lifestyle in society, such as: Ms. Lo Lai Suu’s family from Muong Khuong Commune, Mr. Bui Dac Quang from Lao Cai District, Mr. Lo A Trung from Muong Bo Commune… These role models not only maintain happiness in their homes, but also contribute to the creation of a civilized and cohesive living environment in their areas.
Positive changes in family life have also contributed to an improvement in people’s quality of spiritual life, as evidenced by the province’s overall happiness index, which reached 68.3% in 2025.
In modern life, technology may shorten geographical distances, but it cannot replace genuine care and love. It is sharing meals, simple conversations and communication in the little things of everyday life that cultivate and maintain happiness. When every family member values love and responsibility, the family becomes not only a place to return to, but also a starting point for spreading positive values in society.
International Day of Happiness, like any other holiday, is truly meaningful only when each person takes time to reflect, adjust their lives and allow love to grow. Because, amidst the countless changes of time, the family home remains the most peaceful place where people can return to recuperate for the journey ahead.
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