Explanation: A compound sentence is formed by two or more independent clauses. These independent clauses should be linked in some way and one of the ways is by using a semicolon. Two independent clauses that are parallel in structure and words can be joined by a semicolon. For example: "Summer days are often hot; winter days are not"
If your family knows you well enough, it will help them determine if they should be around your or not. sometimes your family knows best, depending on what your relationship with them is.
