1. FAMILY CHARACTERISTICS “Call it a clan, call it a network, call it a tribe, call it a family. Whatever you call it, whoever you are, you need one.”

2. Discussion Where do our images of what family is and different family patterns come from?Where do our images of what family is and different family patterns come from? In what ways do media (TV, movies, celebrities) reflect the image of families/family patterns?In what ways do media (TV, movies, celebrities) reflect the image of families/family patterns? What similarities/differences do you notice based on reality?What similarities/differences do you notice based on reality? What does this mean in relation to families,What does this mean in relation to families, –“The grass is always greener on the other side of the fence.?”

3. Recognizing Family Patterns Chapter 3 sec 1 pg. 67-70 Chart Directions: Define each family pattern.Define each family pattern. Identify advantages and disadvantages of each family pattern.Identify advantages and disadvantages of each family pattern.

4. SINGLE PEOPLE live alone or with a roommate –Advantages FreedomFreedom IndependenceIndependence Career orientedCareer oriented Self interestsSelf interests More PrivacyMore Privacy No ChildrenNo Children Less of a costLess of a cost –Disadvantages Can be lonely Lack of money Children

5. COUPLES two people with NO children married/unmarried/cohabitating –Advantages More focus on each otherMore focus on each other 2 incomes2 incomes PrivacyPrivacy Shared interestsShared interests Shared decisionsShared decisions –Disadvantages Career conflict Decision making (who) Different levels of commitment Money

6. NUCLEAR FAMILIES Mother, Father and biological children –Advantages More people contribute to the needs of the familyMore people contribute to the needs of the family Shared responsibilitiesShared responsibilities 2 parents2 parents Bonding between siblingsBonding between siblings –Disadvantages Cost Battle for attention Time

7. SINGLE-PARENT FAMILIES One Parent and Children –Advantages One person in chargeOne person in charge Stronger bond between parent and childStronger bond between parent and child More quality timeMore quality time –Disadvantages Time Energy Must take on all responsibilities Money

8. BLENDED FAMILIES (Step Families) Husband, Wife, Children from previous relationships –Advantages New siblingsNew siblings Happy parentsHappy parents New parentNew parent New homeNew home –Disadvantages Different parenting styles The advantages can also be disadvantages “Step” = evil

9. EXTENDED FAMILIES Parents, Children and Relatives –Advantages Important resourcesImportant resources Support systemSupport system Learn fromLearn from TraditionsTraditions –Disadvantages Different personality types Money Different parenting styles Set in ways

10. ADOPTIVE FAMILIES Parents with children that are not biologically linked –Advantages Planned parenthoodPlanned parenthood Loving, safe, secure home and parentsLoving, safe, secure home and parents –Disadvantages Legal process Cost Time Adjustment History

11. LEGAL GUARDIANS A relative or close friend of the familyA relative or close friend of the family –Appointed to take care of children if parents were to die or can no longer take care of children.

12. FOSTER FAMILIES Foster parents take care of foster children on a temporary basis –Advantages Parents can be a positive influenceParents can be a positive influence DiversityDiversity Placed in a Home rather than a government institutionPlaced in a Home rather than a government institution Parents are licensed by the stateParents are licensed by the state –Disadvantages Cost Time Space Can be a lot of children Attachment Temporary

13. MANY VARIATIONS Families are varied as the people who live in them.Families are varied as the people who live in them. It is not the FORM of Family that matters but…It is not the FORM of Family that matters but… –Within the family, people gain the skills, strength, and knowledge that enable them to cope with advantages and disadvantages and build new families.

14. REVIEWING FAMILY PATTERNS Chapter 3 sec 1 worksheet

15. FAMILY PATTERNS PROJECT Pick ONE of the Family Patterns and create that FAMILY using magazine cut outs and pasting them on poster board.Pick ONE of the Family Patterns and create that FAMILY using magazine cut outs and pasting them on poster board. Individual or ONE partnerIndividual or ONE partner Poster board must include:Poster board must include: –Title (name of Family Pattern) –Definition of Family Pattern –Pictures (5-10 people/sets) LabeledLabeled –5 Advantages –5 Disadvantages

16. FAMILY PERSONALITY Chapter 3 sec 2 All the characteristics that combine to make a family unique give the family a personality.

17. FAMILY PERSONALITY CONSISTS OF… The atmosphere in the homeThe atmosphere in the home The way the family makes decisionsThe way the family makes decisions How members relate to each otherHow members relate to each other The family’s values and goalsThe family’s values and goals

18. DIFFERENT FAMILY ATMOSPHERES The feelings and attitudesThe feelings and attitudes –Relaxed and organized –Casual and friendly –Formal and distant –Loud and displays affection –Quiet and doesn’t show much affection The atmosphere should allow people to make the best of themselves and each other.The atmosphere should allow people to make the best of themselves and each other.

19. FAMILY DECISION MAKING Autocratic Style: responsibility for major decisions is in ONE person’s hands.Autocratic Style: responsibility for major decisions is in ONE person’s hands. –Decisions about spending money, routines within the household and other activities Democratic Style: decisions are made by more than one person (shared responsibility)Democratic Style: decisions are made by more than one person (shared responsibility) –Abilities are taken into consideration when deciding who will take care of what

20. HOW MEMBERS RELATE TO EACH OTHER Interdependence: a feeling of mutual relianceInterdependence: a feeling of mutual reliance Independent: Little reliance, do it yourselfIndependent: Little reliance, do it yourself Dependent: rely too heavily on othersDependent: rely too heavily on others Need a good balance between independence and dependenceNeed a good balance between independence and dependence

21. FAMILY GOALS Goal: something you plan to be, do or have and are willing to work for it.Goal: something you plan to be, do or have and are willing to work for it. Based on the values and needs of every family memberBased on the values and needs of every family member May be simple or complexMay be simple or complex –Buying a house, volunteering, save for a trip, save for education

22. “A family is like a puzzle with hundreds of pieces. So many different factors come together to make the whole. Each person brings a special personality to the group. The combination creates a unique result. Family personalities are as interesting as they are complex.”

23. ACTIVITIES Family Personality Case Study HandoutFamily Personality Case Study Handout Each family has a unique personality.Each family has a unique personality. Writing Activity: Think about your family’s personality.Writing Activity: Think about your family’s personality. –Describe the following… The atmosphere in the homeThe atmosphere in the home The way your family makes decisionsThe way your family makes decisions How members relate to each otherHow members relate to each other Your family’s values and goals.Your family’s values and goals. –1 page Family MottoFamily Motto

24. STAGES OF FAMILY DEVELOPMENT Chapter 3 sec 3 The Family Life Cycle

25. THE FAMILY LIFE CYCLE A basic pattern of family development that follows predictable stagesA basic pattern of family development that follows predictable stages Four stagesFour stages

26. 1. STARTING AS A COUPLE Learn to think and act as a teamLearn to think and act as a team Daily routines involve 2 peopleDaily routines involve 2 people Learn to rely on each otherLearn to rely on each other Building “skills”Building “skills” Making decisions togetherMaking decisions together –Housing –Furnishing –Education/careers –Money –Children

27. 2. THE PARENTAL STAGE The Expanding YearsThe Expanding Years –New members are added –Children are small –Focus on home and family life –Children require time and attention –Leisure activities decrease –Less “couple” time –Heavy financial obligation The Developing Years –Children grow older –Enter into school –More activities focus outside the home (busy) –Teens learn independent skills –Time is limited –Shared responsibilities Launching –The exit of children from the family home

28. 3. THE MIDDLE YEARS The children have grown up and left homeThe children have grown up and left home Parents becomes a “couple” againParents becomes a “couple” again Empty nest leaves parents feeling lost and without purposeEmpty nest leaves parents feeling lost and without purpose New-found freedomNew-found freedom Becoming grandparents Time of questioning Income pressures decrease or increase

29. 4. THE RETIREMENT YEARS Can be a time of travel, hobbies or relaxationCan be a time of travel, hobbies or relaxation Feelings of uselessnessFeelings of uselessness Slowing downSlowing down Reflection on the pastReflection on the past Willing to share the wisdomWilling to share the wisdom

30. DISCUSSION What stage is your family in?What stage is your family in? Can families be in more than one stage of the family life cycle at the same time?Can families be in more than one stage of the family life cycle at the same time? Which stage do you believe would be most enjoyable and why?Which stage do you believe would be most enjoyable and why?

31. ACTIVITY Family Life Cycle WorksheetFamily Life Cycle Worksheet Read each situation. Explain which stage of the family life cycle is being described.Read each situation. Explain which stage of the family life cycle is being described.

32. UNIT ONE: The Family Foundation Review: Review: Test: Test: