Parenting

 Assist in decision making  Guidance counselor  Social director Parent job qualifications meeting social needs

 Health care provider  Nutritionist  Clothing  Caregiver  Chauffer  Safety guard  Sanitation supervisor Parent job qualifications Meeting child’s physical needs

 Teacher  Education provider  Resource person ( tutor) Parent job qualifications meeting Intellectual needs

 Communicator  Supporter  Empathizer Parent job qualifications meeting Emotional needs

 Family isn’t always blood. It’s the people in your life who want you in theirs; the ones who accept you fro who you are. The ones who would do anything to see you smile and who love you no matter what.

 Step 1:  As a group ( 3-4 ppl), Write a definition of family on one side of a piece of paper.  Draw pictures and symbols around your definition that might reflect the definition and decorate the page. Activity: Define Family

 STEP 2:  Tear apart your paper and write issues or events that might “ tear” a family apart on the clean side of the paper.

 Step 3:  Use tape to repair your family. On each piece of tape write things that a family will need to repair the family and make it strong again.

 Spend time together/ make time for each other  Share responsibilities  Work to resolve issues  Open communication  Share goals, values and appreciation  Share Traditions Characteristics of Strong Families

Celebration Activites or events centered around special occasions (birthday, holidays) Family traditions Events and activities done together ( vacation/ meetings, etc.) Patterned family interactions – Actions focused on daily routines Types of traditions

 Give continuity, understanding  Fun  Bonding-- Build “together” memories  Healing from loss  Adapt to new events  Affirm values  Celebrate  Connect to past Importance of traditions Share one family tradition and explain what function(s) it has for your family

 Nuclear  Single Parent  Blended families  Half, Step  Extended  Also refers to those not physically living with but are a big part of their lives  Other Family types-

In groups, discuss and record your responses to the following: 1. Each type of family has its own challenges. Consider and describe each type of family and what difficulties each must face. Nuclear, Singe parent, blended, extended 2. Give examples of each type of family as they are portrayed in media 3. What strategies could each family use to deal with the difficulty. Family structures pg 73 text

 Beginning Stage- couples establish home and relationship  Stage 1- (expanding stage)  couples prepare & adjust for parenthood  Stage 2-( developing stage)  Children grow, parents foster independence  Stage 3- ( launching stage)  Children learn to support selves  Middle Age-(Empty Nest)  Couples renew relationship, prepare for retirement  Retirement  Stop full time work, adjust to more free time Family Life Cycle

In your groups, answer the following: 1.What are the rewards each stage of the lifecycle brings? 2. Think of families you know who are currently in these stages ( real or fictional). Describe them. Give examples of situations they are going through. 3. What positive changes are experienced by children and adults at each stage? Family Life Cycle

Galinsky– After completing the chart over the reading, Create a cartoon based on one othe the stages of Galinsky’s theory Review for test

 By birth  Become a legal guardian  Adoption  Foster families Becoming Part of a Family

 Mobility  Aging Population  Economical Issues  Workplace Changes  Technology Family trends

 Support system in place  Sense of belonging  Values and Social behavior  Sense of security and protection  Characteristics of Strong Families Strong families