Principle 8

Principle 8. A family governance system should be founded on the reality of Benjamin Franklin's statement at the signing of the American Declaration of Independence: "As we are certain to hang separately, we are far better to hang together.

— from True North (Ethics, Integrity, Truth, Values)

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• Family & Parenting (Family/Parenting)
• Friends, Community & Society (Relationships/Community/Society)
• Decisions & Choices (Decision/Choice/Focus/Forethought/Consequences)

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