Any medical technician who has had to take a blood sample will agree: blood really is thicker than water. And if you&rsquo;ve ever used this saying, you know that it figuratively refers to the bond of family being stronger than any bond you can choose to form outside. It makes for a great toast at grand family reunions when the spirit of solidarity is in the air, but in many other contexts, saying blood is thicker than water does not always bode well. Ask any family member who has ever been pressured with this saying, and he or she will most likely agree. Why? Because it pushes us to prioritize our blood relations at all costs, no matter the situation.Think about it: Have you (or someone you know) ever felt pressured to hire an irresponsible and unqualified family member over a qualified applicant, just because said relative needs the money? Or have you been forced to side with a family member in an argument when he or she did something iffy&mdash;just because the opponent was an &ldquo;outsider&rdquo;? Even with everyday issues, the urge might be to defend a relation&mdash;and blame the outsider&mdash;even if it turns out that the family member is actually in the wrong&mdash; or in a gray area.On the surface, doing this might seem like a solid show of support for family. But in the long run, the negative repercussions will begin to manifest, simply because always bailing out or siding with relatives does not teach them to step up, act better, or be accountable. Don&rsquo;t get us wrong, we respect the importance of kinship. But instead of emphasizing a blood bond, why not develop familial relationships that are built on respect and responsibility as well? This way there won&rsquo;t even be a need to pull out the shared DNA card in the first place.

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