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A Marine Corps Leadership Principle for Parents. Teamwork is the key to successful operations. Teamwork is essential from the smallest relationship to your extended family. As a parent, you must insist on teamwork from your family. Train, play and operate as a team. Be sure that each family member knows their position and responsibilities within the team framework.

To develop the techniques of this principle you should:

• Stay sharp by continuously studying and training
• Encourage unit participation in recreational and family events
• Do not publicly blame an individual for the team’s failure or praise just an individual for the team’s success
• Ensure that activities are meaningful, and that the purpose is clear to all members of the family
• Engage your family based on realistic conditions
• Insist that every person understands the functions of the other members of the team and the function of the team as part of the family

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