The Waltons always struck me as one of the strongest illustrations of a genuinely strong and truly nourishing family system.

They truly love each other unselfishly and everyone’s feelings and dignity actually matter to the rest of the group at the end of the day. They all learn from each other, recognize when they’ve acted poorly (the grandparents, parents, and children alike) and do their best to figure out where they can contribute knowing they will be supported and upheld in turn