Family Dynamics

Families and Donuts Hole Whole

“There’s more than just a hole” When considering our family, there is always going to be “holes”. ALL families are different and there’s no such thing as a “hole”-less family. But if we focus on the WHOLE, we find greater satisfaction, peace, and harmony within our family

What is a Family? Define Family: – An individual, or a group of people bonded by marriage, blood, or other means who have established a household. Define Home: – One’s physical residence that serves as a source of shared energy for family members. The family is the soul of the home.

Family Forms Adoptive Blended Couple Extended Legal Guardian Foster Nuclear Single-parent Single person

Functions of a Family Care giving Providing shelter, clothing and food Learning traditions Guidance Teaching language and social skills Providing stimulation Learning how to have fun, enjoy life Model positive parenting skills

How do the world events outside effect families inside the home?

Industrial Revolution Era The automobile was becoming more usable WW1 Factory manufacturing was gaining efficiency

1930 The Great Depression Era Many families didn’t have jobs Hand me downs were really popular Families “made do”

1940- World War II Era Families had jobs again! Sons and husbands were leaving and off to war. Families at home were helping how they could with rationing. Women had entered the workforce

1950- Baby Boomer Era Soldiers were coming home and many young families were starting. Rock N’ Roll Elvis Presley Elvis Presley Poodle Skirts Poodle Skirts Beginning of Pop Culture Beginning of Pop Culture Traditional Family was esteemed.

Civil Rights Era Martin Luther King and the Civil Rights Movement A push for EQUALITY between all genders and races A push for EQUALITY between all genders and races Segregated Schools were suddenly failing Introduction of popular use of drugs and “free love” Rebellious attitudes from the younger generations

Technology Era Technologies: Cell Phones Cell Phones Computers Computers Internet Internet It became common for women to have professional positions with higher pay. Fast food explosion and microwave dinners. Busy, busy on the go type schedule

How do the world events outside effect families inside the home?

Changes in a Family Lifestyle Women have joined the paid labor force in great numbers. Couples postpone marriages until they are older and more established in careers, etc. Single-parent families have become common. The divorce rate has been as high as 50%. Women are not as likely to desire large families.

Changes in a Family Lifestyle Stereotypical roles for men and women have changed. Teenage girls are having more babies. One-fifth of young American children are raised in poverty. The rate of child abuse and neglect has risen.

Family Changes…Concern to You? The family has been through dramatic changes in the past century, more than in any previous human history. Which of theses changes worries you the most? Which of these changes have you seen in your own family? Even though there are many changes and challenges for the American family, there are still many strong, functional families.

Benefits of a Strong Family What do you think of this quote: “A nation is only as strong as its families” So what are the benefits to a strong family? Supports each other emotionally, physically, and financially. Provide training in values, work ethic and responsibility. Provide companionship and friendship.

Benefits of a Strong Family Provide role models for positive, responsible behaviors. Help distressed family members cope with problems and emotional hard times. Help counsel with practical advise based on life’s experiences.

Making Memories Little events or activities within families can have a dramatic impact on children and adults that will stay with them for the rest of their lives. Little things, not necessarily expensive or time-consuming, make memories by the love they show. Share some of your “little memories” with the class.

Destroy Family Relationships Teens have a great deal of influence concerning the atmosphere in the home. What are some things you do that disrupt a happy home life?

Summary Families come in all shapes and sizes. There is not one that is better than the other. The family unit has seen much change over the past several years. Find ways to strengthen your family, because we are all interconnected. Homework Assignment: Family Fun. Due in one week.