Building Strong Families Chapter 3

Summarize the qualities that contribute to building a strong family. Describe the different family structures. Discuss the trends affecting families. List the basic categories of children’s needs. Identify the three parenting styles. Summarize effective ways to guide children’s behavior. Chapter Objectives

Section 3.1 Family Characteristics

Main Idea There are many different family structures. Family members must work together to overcome challenges and to build a strong foundation for the family Main Idea

Vocabulary Content Vocabulary Academic Vocabulary Nuclear family Vital Single-parent family Custodial parent Blended family Extended family Legal guardian Foster child Intergenerational Vital Venture Vocabulary

Qualities of Strong Families Families are the foundation for every human culture. Families nurture, protect, and give security, emotional support, and a sense of belonging. Adults teach children values by example, direct communication, and religious training. Children with strong values experience more success in their lives. Family conflicts can be resolved with calm, active listening and positive body language. Qualities of Strong Families

Qualities of Strong Families How do (and what) values affect a person’s success in life? Qualities of Strong Families

Functions of the family Meet basic needs Food Clothing Shelter Prepare children to live in society Through example Through communication Through religious training Provide support Emotional Financial Functions of the family

Functions of the family Form traditions Celebrate traditions Family traditions Patterned family interactions Share values Passed on in childhood Life experience Religious beliefs Handle family conflict Keep cool Be an active listener Use positive body language Functions of the family

What are some family traditions that you have What are some family traditions that you have? What are some values that have been passed down to you from your family? How do these value and traditions make you feel and behave? Do any of these traditions come from other cultures? Discussion

Discussion What situations can cause stress within a family? List the negative effects of stress, such as increased anxiety, digestive problems . . . . . List some ways that can relieve the stress and help the situation. Discussion

Nuclear Family – includes a mother, father and at least one child Single-parent Family – includes either a mother or father and at least one child Custodial Parent – the parent with whom the child resides. Blended family – formed when a single parent marries another person Extended family – includes a parent or parents, at least one child, and other relatives who live with them Legal guardian – person who is designated by a legal process to assume responsibility for raising a child Foster child – a child that comes from a troubled family or difficult circumstances and is placed in the temporary care of another person or family Family Structure

The Family Life Cycle Couple Stage Couples grow closer as they share activities. They work together to establish a home and marriage relationships. Expanding Stage The arrival of a child signals the beginning of parenthood. The couple prepares for and adjusts to parenthood. Developing Stage As children grow, parents work to meet children’s changing needs. The focus of the family is the socialization and developing independence of children. Launching Stage Children gradually leave home to support themselves. Parents help their children adapt to life on their own. Middle Stage A couple renews their relationship and prepares for retirement. They may have time and money for special interest. Retirement Stage The couple stops full-time work and adjusts to having more free time. Life may be slower paced but couples still enjoy each other’s company. The Family Life Cycle

Trends Affecting Families Mobility Aging population Intergenerational – occurring between older and younger age groups Economic changes Workplace changes Technology Trends Affecting Families

Section 3.2 Parenting Skills

Parents use a variety of parenting styles to raise children and deal with the responsibilities of being a parent. Main Idea

Vocabulary Content Vocabulary Academic Vocabulary Deprivation Dispute Parenting style Guidance Self-discipline Conscience Positive reinforcement Negative reinforcement Time-out Dispute Consistent Vocabulary

Deprivation – lack of the critical needs and encouraging environment that are essential for physical, emotional, and intellectual well-being. Physical Needs Food, clothing, shelter Emotional and Social Needs Nurture children and show restraint Intellectual Needs Learn through the senses, reading, and exploring Children’s Needs

Parenting Style – how parents and other caregivers care for and discipline children. Authoritarian – should obey parents without question Assertive-democratic – children have more input into the rules and limits of the home Permissive – parents give children wide range of freedom Parenting Styles

Guidance – using firmness and understanding to help children learn how to behave. Self-discipline – ability to control one’s own behavior. Conscience – inner sense of what is right. Understand Guidance

Guide Children’s Behavior Be a Role Model Give Effective Direction Set limits Provide Positive Reinforcement Guide Children’s Behavior

In your classrooms, think about how teachers guide, redirect, and model correct behavior. What are some tactics that teachers use? Color system Detentions Modeling (examples) Discussion

Be a Role Model Children imitate actions of others. Parents and other family members should model respect, honesty, and kindness Be a Role Model

Give Effective Direction Be sure you have the child’s attention Be polite Use positive statements Use specific words that the child can understand Begin with an action verb Give limited number of directions at a time Be clear Give praise and love Give Effective Direction

Set Limits Does the limit allow the child to learn, explore, and grow? Is the limit fair and appropriate for the child’s age? Does the limit benefit the child, or is it just for the adult’s convenience? Set Limits

Provide Positive Reinforcement Positive Reinforcement – response that encourages a particular behavior Be specific Comment on the behavior as soon as possible Recognize small steps Help children take pride in their actions Tailor the encouragement to the needs of the child Use positive reinforcement wisely Provide Positive Reinforcement

Deal with inappropriate behavior Unintentional Misbehavior Effective Punishment Negative Reinforcement – response aimed at strengthening desired behavior by removing an unpleasant trigger. Natural Consequence Logical Consequence Loss of Privileges Time-out – a short period of time in which a child sits away from other people and activity Deal with inappropriate behavior

Deal with inappropriate behavior Poor Disciplinary Measures Bribing Making children promise to behave Shouting or yelling Shaming or belittling Threatening to withhold love Exaggerating consequences Deal with inappropriate behavior

Consistency in Guidance Being consistent, or continually the same, is key Consistency helps children know what is expected of them Children trust caregivers who maintain the same structures and rules Consistency in Guidance