A family is a unity that is based on a deliberate decision of two adults, that is male and female, to enter into a marriage by establishing a covenant for companionship. This means that the couple commits to be there for each other and complement each other’s capabilities in fulfilling their life purpose. The result of the established companionship leads to a long-term friendship because of the readiness for self-sacrifice of spouses among other benefits. In particular, the procreation of children is a benefit that remains as a symbol of God’s blessings to marriage in many African communities (Kirwen 2008).
However, the present situation has leaned more on contractual engagement that has depreciated the value of the intangible family bond. The reality is, no one can predict the outcome of marriage. Yet there can be an intentional mitigation plan to deal with any challenges that may emerge in marriage. A mitigation strategy is relevant to the business world because of the awareness of risks involved in doing business. What matters in the business world is keeping the company’s name. For no business company would want to open its doors one day and close the next.The same should apply to marriage where due diligence should be done to ensure health relationships and stable marriages.
CALISCO is committed to empowering your family to come up with a mitigation strategy for future challenges. For”A good name is to be chosen rather than great riches, and favor is better than silver or gold” (Proverb 22:1). As CALISCO, we also believe in favor from shared capabilities of family members that have no monetary value yet they have great impact in the success of children. Today, you are invited and challenged to make a commitment to offer your children a good family name that comes with intangible values. This is what will shape uniquely the children’s perception of reality and for sure they will be compelled to pass it on to the next generation.