In the family Virgos are always the most responsible and practical; they have a sense of duty towards their relatives and take the greater part of the domestic duties on their own shoulders. Material well-being matters greatly to them, so they are ready to work hard, to stay late at the office and to bring unfinished work home. But despite the large volume of work and their tiredness, they do not put off the household tasks they have planned. They strive to keep their home always in order and clean, with every thing on its own shelf in the cupboard, the shoes always in their place in the hall, and never any dirty dishes in the sink. Virgos play the leading role in the house in maintaining a healthy way of life and hygiene. What the family eats matters to them. They choose simple food, and very often they keep to a vegetarian diet. They see to it that every member of the family remembers to do morning exercises, brush their teeth and wash their hands before eating. Virgos are very thrifty in life and do not care to spend money on trifles – on entertainment, expensive new clothes or furniture. They prefer a simple, modest but tasteful interior at home. What matters to them is that their flat should hold practical and truly necessary things. Virgos believe money should go on books, education and sport. They prefer to think and care about the family's future, so they spend part of their income on necessities and put the rest into savings or keep it in a safe place at home. Family members can always turn to them in any difficult situation. For Virgos are able to break any problem down into its parts and, having analysed everything carefully, to choose the right solution; besides, they have self-control, know how to master their emotions and do not panic, which has a calming effect on the family, who feel safe beside them as behind a stone wall. As for bringing up children, Virgos are strict and responsible parents who keep their offspring within certain bounds and try to instil in them such qualities as neatness and discipline.