The Mirror Family photograph challenge is on

Just as we uphold the unity of family through our publications, The Mirror is providing readers with a photo competition that will allow them to showcase how members of the family co-exist and the importance of the role each member plays in the development and sustenance of the family.

Families provide individuals with an important support system, not just during childhood but throughout life, and they provide society with a structure for passing along a culture's values from one generation to the next.

When children learn the right ways to behave and handle themselves at home, then they are more likely to contribute effectively to society and have a contented, productive life.

Families that do not transmit those values do a disservice to society.

It is for this reason that The Mirror is bringing this competition to your doorstep to enable you to celebrate your family as a unit.

To participate in this competition, readers need a group picture of their family and they should indicate the official family name, roles played by each member in the photograph and add the area of residence. Also, cut a coupon from the Mirror and attach to your entry.

The competition will be run weekly and winners will also take home exciting prizes and souvenirs from sponsors for the festive season.