Marriage, Parenthood & Family

MARRIAGE: Lifelong union between a husband and a wife who develop an intimate relationship

emotionally connected Intimacy                                         State of being emotionally connected to another person.

EMOTIONAL MATURITY: Ability to assess a relationship and to act according to what is best for everyone involved

Divorce Legal ending of a marriage

What are some of the reasons couples get divorced? Abuse, addiction, unfaithfulness, emotional immaturity, conflicts with family, selfishness, lack of communication, unfulfilled expectations, financial trouble

What type of responsibilities might a couple face when starting a family?

Safety Financial Emotional Maturity Discipline Responsibilities Before Birth Emotional Maturity Safety Financial Discipline

A parents actions and behaviors are noticed and even picked up by their children. What are some things a parent can do to help build a healthy self-esteem in their children?

Establish clear rules and limits Give children time and attention Establish clear rules and limits Take time to listen and communicate Praise positive behavior and good choices

What are the 6 types of families?

Nuclear Families mom, dad and kids

BLENDED FAMILIES biological parent, step parent & step children

Single Parent Families children live with only one parent

EXTENDED FAMILIES relatives outside the nuclear family (grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins)

parents are legal guardians over children who are not Adoptive Families parents are legal guardians over children who are not biologically theirs.

a family temporarily until they are adopted or returned to their Foster Families children live with a family temporarily until they are adopted or returned to their biological parents.

What are 4 basic characteristics of a healthy family? LOVE Effective communication Respect Commitment

Every family has problems, how a family deals with them is what’s important. What are some things that can cause problems for a family? What are some ways to deal with these problems?

trouble controlling anger, Financial problems, trouble controlling anger, depression, grief, abuse of any form, delinquent behavior