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Tradition Purpose and Change Review

Protect the purpose and examine the plan.

Fifteen minutes for one reading or family decisionFree · Two-page fillable PDF

Companion to When Your Child Wants to Change an Ordinary Family Tradition.

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Hypothetical example: A family keeps its birthday meal while trying a different afternoon activity for one year after checking the practical limits.

01Name the tradition rather than defend the whole family

Name the optional tradition and the request precisely.

02Separate the purpose from the usual method

Separate the purpose from the usual activity.

03Make one decision with a clear scope

Record a feasible decision with its scope.

04Review the meaning without grading loyalty

Review what actually served the shared purpose.

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