Stephen Covey, author of ‘The 7 habits of Highly Effective People’ says that “If you have a family mission statement that clarifies what your purpose is, then you use that as the criterion by which you make the decisions.” No matter how big, small, young or old your family is, having a family vision and mission statement will go a long way of giving you a sense of purpose and direction as a family. As a result, both parents and children are able to navigate the challenges of life with much clarity.