How do you define family? Summative Discussion How do you define family?

Think about Mike and Greg. Who would you say is their family?

Thoughts?

Agree? How important is it for a child to have a parent to believe in them?

Do you have to be blood to be a child’s parent? Video 1

When family is not perfect Video 2 Should you always go out of your way to spend time with family even when they drive you crazy? Explain Is there ever a time when you should decide not to spend time with family?

Video 3 What is a true mother? Greg learns that his school counselors and teachers could not understand why someone like Dora would take care of Greg and Mike since she was not related to them. Why do you think Dora and this nurse took care of children that are not their own? Are they their true moms?

Are these examples of Dads who love their kids? Video 4 Video 5

Does a man always love his mama? Video 6

What do you take away from this video?

When your friends are your family People can often feel more closely understood by a family that they have chosen rather than the one they were born into. That is especially the case if their biological family is dysfunctional or toxic. A lot of times there are various reasons as to why someone would choose to call their friends more like family than their biological family. Thoughts?

Finally….are pets family? Video 8