FAMILY (Types and Life Cycle) Parent & Child

Free Write Take 10 minutes to write about your family. Who is in your family? What do you like? What don’t you like/What bugs you? Tell me about them….

Your Family Draw a picture that represents your family. Be CREATIVE! Be sure to include something that represents each family member (name, picture, word, etc.) Other ideas: Unique things about your family Traditions your family has Be CREATIVE!

What is a Family?

Values and Functions of Family How do families pass on values? Through example Through talking Through religious training What 2 functions do families perform? Help meet each other’s basic needs Prepare children to live in society

Needs of Children In what ways do families meet the needs of children? Provide food, shelter, and clothing Basic needs for safety and health Intellectual needs Family is a child’s first teacher Social and emotional needs How to get along with others How to share and take turns How to work together toward a common goal

Types of Families

Types of Families Nuclear Single Parent Blended Extended Other: Divorced, Foster Care, Adoption, Mixed Race, LBGT

Nuclear Families Mother, Father, and at least 1 child Two parents help to raise the child/children. Examples?

Single Parent Definition: Single-parent (also lone parent and sole parent) is a parent who cares for one or more children without the assistance of another parent in the home. 2 million fathers primary caregivers 62% increase since 1990 1970-2009 single mothers 3 million to 13.7 million

1 in 2 children will live single parent at some point of childhood 1 in 3 children born out of wed lock 1978 -1996 the # of babies born to unmarried women quadrupled! (500,000- 2 million +) Examples?

Blended Families A single parent remarries Step Parent , Step brother or sisters Examples?

Extended Families Relatives other than the parent or sibling that lives with them. Grandparents, aunt, uncle, cousin Examples?

Other Types of Families Divorced Foster Care Adoption Mixed Race LBGT Examples?

How have families changed over the past 10 years? 30 years? 50 years?

TV Show/Movie Examples List your favorite TV Show or Movie What type(s) of family is represented?

Advantages vs. Disadvantages List advantages and disadvantages of each type of family Nuclear Single Parent Blended Extended Other: Divorced, Foster Care, Adoption, Mixed Race, LBGT

Family Life Cycle

Life Cycle Stages Beginning Stage Expanding Stage Developing Stage Launching Stage Empty Nest Retirement Stage

Beginning Stage Early Married Years Living on own Works to establish home & family Establishing peer relationships Developing intimacy with spouse Financially supporting themselves Loyalty & commitment to relationship Important they feel as separate individuals from original families

Expanding Stage Discussing if they should have children Preparing for childbearing/labor/delivery Brings couples together Reflecting their own parenting styles How they want to raise their child New efforts of communications are established

Developing Stage Preschool years School-age years Maintain relationships with spouse while establishing new roles and responsibilities of parenthood. NOT EASY TASK Family traditions established School-age years Gender roles and expectations developed Parents work to meet children’s changing needs Help to develop independence

Teenage years Struggle INDEPENDENCE VS DEPENDANCE Identity crisis Parents adjust to child as young adults Teens still need guidance & support Discuss social responsibility & ethics

Launching Stage Launching children from “nest” Children leave home to support themselves Parents help children adapt to their own life

Empty Nest Stage Reestablishing relationships with spouse Honeymoon vs. Emptiness Adjust to adult-adult conversations

Retirement Stage Generatively- giving of themselves Grandchildren & family enjoyment Adjust to retirement Greater time together with spouse Difficulty in switching roles

Trends Affecting Families Mobility Cultural Diversity Aging Population Economic Changes Workplace Change Technology

Other Trends 2 income families Bankruptcy Medical advancements Remarriages Birth control Deaths in family Advances in work More experimenting with drugs/alcohol at younger age. Teenage pregnancy Addict parents Traditions Unemployment Chemotherapy Blended families Infertility Homelessness Home businesses

Managing Multiple Roles Consider the relative importance of roles. Set your goals and base your decisions on them. Realize that there are always trade-offs. Improve your leadership and teamwork skills. Treat time as a valuable resource. Stay organized. Find ways to cope with stress. Share responsibilities.

Coping with Pressures on the Family Steps to take to avoid the “frantic family syndrome”: Avoid scheduling too many activities Watch for clues that family members need a break Focus on responsibilities and on activities that people enjoy Schedule family meals Plan ahead Maintain your sense of humor http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RP4abiHdQpc&safety_mode=true&persist_safety_mode=1&safe=active