Traditional Family

   Marriage is one of the oldest institutions in history.  Nowadays divorce is so common and it is difficult to come across a traditional family.  According to Enrichment Journal, the divorce rate in America for first marriages is 41 percent.

   Julia DiFillippo, a senior at George Mason University, grew up in what most consider to be a traditional family.  Her parents, Phil and Connie, have been married for 34 years and have three daughters.  Marie is 26-years-old and a law student at Temple University.  Anna is 23-years-old and a recent graduate of St. Joe’s University.  Julia is 21-years-old and will be graduating in May of 2012.

   Julia is very close to both of her parents and both of her sisters.  She says, “My dad is a riot and my mom is so sweet, I really don’t know how they ended up together.  We’re not rich, but my parents always provided really well for us.  We had a fulfilling childhood.” 

   This past summer, the DiFillippo’s took a family trip to Rome, Italy, and Munich.  Julia says, “This trip is the first real trip we ever did as a family.  We all enjoyed it so much, especially my mom.  She really cherishes all of the memories we made together."  Below is a picture of the DiFillippo family in front of the Vatican on their family trip.