Human Relations Unit 4 Relationships Within the Family

15 Terms-(4.1) Functional Family Blended Family Family Life Cycle Single Parent Family Foster Family Sibling Given Role Crisis Chosen Role Procreation Cooperative Family Nuclear Family Family Dysfunctional Family Extended Family

1. Either or both spouses have been married before & have one or more children from a previous marriage--

1. Blended

2. Role a person voluntarily assumes such as husband, wife, father or mother-

2. Chosen Role

3. A group of people that live together that share a common bond & common resources-

3. Cooperative Family

4. An unstable or critical situation in which the outcome will make a decisive difference for better or worse-

4. Crisis

5. Family system in which one or more family members do not fulfill their responsibilities throwing the system out of balance-

5. Dysfunctional Family

6. Several generations of a family that live together-

6. Extended Family

7. A person or group of persons joined together by blood, marriage, adoption, or other bonds who are committed to each other & provide emotional support-

7. Family

8. The five stages of change through which families pass & contract in size-

8. Family Life Cycle

9. Provides children with substitute families while their parents are unable to care for them-

9. Foster Family

10. Family in which the members relate to each other in positive ways-

10. Functional Family

11. Role acquired when a person is born into a family, such as a son, daughter, sister or brother-

11. Given Role

12. Made up of a married couple & their biological or adopted children-

12. Nuclear Family

13. Reproduction, process by which two living beings, a male & a female create a third living being that is different from both father & mother-

13. Procreation

14. A brother or sister-

14. Sibling

15. Occurs as the result of divorce, separation, death or having children outside of marriage-

15. Single Parent Family

4.2 Describe types of family structures— 1. Nuclear 2. Adoptive 3. Extended 4. Blended 5. Single-Parent 6. Foster

1. Nuclear Original parents & their children

2.Adoptive- Become legal parents of a child brought into the home

3. Extended- Several generations of a family living together

4. Blended- Either spouse—married before & have children from previous marriage *Yours, Mine & Ours

5. Single-Parent- One parent raising children

6. Foster- Substitute family while problems are being solved

4.3 List Functions of the Family— *To provide for the: 1. physical needs of family members 2. socialization of children 3. psychological well-being of all family members

4.3.1 Analyze Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs & apply as it relates to the functions of the family--

Maslow’s Hierarchy of Human Needs-- From the bottom…going up: 1. Physical Needs—food, water, clothing, shelter, sleep 2. Safety & Security—must feel safe to function 3. Love & Acceptance—emotional needs 4. Esteem—respect 5. Self Actualization—reaching full potential!

4.4 State types of family relationships— Marriage vows promise to support each other in good times & bad It is easier during good times—but more important during bad Families must be prepared to cope with the effects of a technological society Families must fulfill each others’ needs & treat each other with affection & respect

4.4.1 Compare the differences of a functional & dysfunctional family— Functional—Fulfill roles Dysfunctional Family—If one member does not fulfill his/her role or responsibility—the system is out of balance

4.5 Name characteristics of a strong, functional family— Are crucial to a nation’s well being Parents have responsibility to raise their children to be responsible, caring, contributing members of the community Communities should help support families Family members communicate & listen to each other

Strong Families… They pay attention to nonverbal communication Support each other They respect each members differences (strength & weakness) Spouses trust each other Parents trust children with responsibilities that help them learn

Strong Families… Have a sense of play & humor Exhibit a sense of shared responsibility Recognize right & wrong Uphold family traditions Recognize healthy interactions with family members Know the importance of religion as their foundation

4.5.1 Create a project describing family beliefs (include: basic needs, communication styles, problem solving, family support, sharing responsibilities & traditions)

4.5.2 Make use of the FCCLA National Program Families first: Families today— Understand & Celebrate Families

4.6 Explain how relationships change through the family life cycle— 1. Beginning Stage—Adjustment to married life 2. Expanding Stage—Birth of children 3. Developing Stage—School age children 4. Launching Stage—Children leave home 5. Aging Stage--Retirement

4.6.1 Identify challenges family members face in various stages of the family life cycle--

4.6.2 Categorize stages of the family life cycle into Erik Erikson’s 8 Stages of Human Development

Erik Erikson’s 8 Stages of Human Development: 1. Trust vs Mistrust—Occurs during infancy & establishes our basic need of trust *Success—secure, optimistic, healthy *Failure—insecure, mistrustful, emotionally scared

2. Autonomy (freedom of self direction) vs Shame & Doubt- (ages 1-4 yrs) *Success—confidence, assertiveness, secure, make sound decisions, function in society, take pride in accomplishments *Failure—ashamed, discouraged

3. Initiative (desires to begin action) vs Guilt-- They develop imagination to do things on their own *Success—cooperates with others, leads others, follows instructions *Failures—feel guilty, clings to adults, lacks imagination

4. Accomplishment & Industry-- (age 6-12 yrs) *Success—learn work is meaningful, learns self discipline, plans own projects & completes them *Failure—feels like a failure, feels inadequate, feels unimportant, often leads to dishonesty

5. Identity (knowing who you are & your role in society)-- (teen years) Needs to be guided by good role models inspired by high ideals *Success—establishes sense of identity, accepts others as they are *Failure—insecure, lacks self confidence

6. Intimacy vs Isolation- *Success—accept themselves as worthwhile, give of themselves to others, feel need to build close relationships *Failure—feels isolated, alone, cannot form lasting relationships

7. Generativity (become involved with others beyond family) vs Self Absorption-- (adult yrs) *Success—become involved with others beyond family *Failure—self absorption, concern only for self

8. Integrity (state of being complete) vs Despair- (elderly yrs) *Success—satisfied with his/her life, confident of own abilities, secure *Failure—despair, wished for different life, wonder about missed opportunities

4.6.3 Make use of the FCCLA National Program Families First: You-Me-Us Strengthening Family Relationships

4.7 Define Family Crisis— A crucial time or event that causes a change in a person’s life

4.7.1 Discuss situations that can cause crisis within the family unit— Drug Use Child Abuse Gambling Depression Elder Abuse Money Problems Frequent Moves Missing Children Spouse Abuse Suicide Unemployment Violence

4.7.2 Research local resources available to families in crisis Counseling (specific) Hot Lines Government Agencies

4.7.3 Make use of the FCCLA National Program Families First: You-Me-Us Strengthening Family Relationships

4.8 Describe effects of technology on family relationships— Much time spent playing computer games, texting, talking on cell phones, cable television, etc is time away from family activities & togetherness

4.8.1 Recognize the positive aspects of technology on family relationships (organization, communication, budgeting) Computers can be very helpful in these areas

4.8.2 Recognize the negative consequences of technology on family relationships (addictive behaviors, family isolation)

4.9 Tell how current issues & societal trends affect the family— Mobility—Move every 5 years Aging—Living longer with better health care Economical changes—Dual career families a must Workplace changes—flextime—workers choose own hours Job Sharing—Two employees share one full time position

4.9.1 Discuss trends which affect the family (mobility, aging, economic changes, workplace changes)