We are a poor family . There are altogether nine members in my family , including my father andmy mother . The children are seven in all , four boys and three girls .
My father is a hawker selling fruits in the streets of Singapore and my mother is awasherwoman . My father earns about 25 dollars a day and my mother is getting about fiftydollars a month . Though poor , ours is a happy family . My parents seldom quarrel and they arethrifty .
All my brothers and sisters are studying in English schools . My eldest brother Ronnie isstudying in secondary four in a government school . He says that he will pass this year , with four good credits at least .
On school days my brother goes to school by bus and we children are in a nearby primary schoolnot very far from our home .
During the week-end my eldest brother helps us with our studies .

The family is the closest and most loved people. To my mind, the family plays the most important role in the life of every person.

I belong to a middle class family. There are 5 members in my family. They are our parents, grandparents and me. 

Our grandfather is the head of the family. He enjoys a commanding position. His decision is final in family matters. Nobody can dare to go against him. Everybody respects him. He is the guardian of the family. He is a cool and considerate man. He is just and fair. His decision is never influenced by any other. He is a retired teacher. He helps us in our study.

Our grandmother makes us hear good stories.

My father is a police officer. He is a great disciplinarian. He is sincere and hardworking. He always goes to office in time.

My mother is a simple housewife. She is soft-natured and caring. She takes great care of us. She looks after our grandparents. She helps the poor and the needy.

Our family has been known for discipline and values. We give great importance to values and morals in life.

Since our early childhood we are taught to respect the elders and love the children. We learnt the lesson of punctuality and honesty from our grandfather. It is due to the good education of our grandparents that we could excel both in sports and education.

Since our childhood we have been put into the habit of rising early in the morning. This has a natural effect on our health and physical fitness.

Our family is like a heaven. There is peace, prosperity, love and care. The younger’s have regard and respect for the elders while the elders shower them with their love and affection.

The instructions of the elders are followed with great respect. If a member has some problem the whole family is beside him. I am proud of my family.