1. Family Relationships

2. Adolescence and Emerging Adulthood: A Cultural Approach by Jeffrey Jensen Arnett. Copyright © 2004 by Pearson Education. All rights reserved. Parent-Adolescent relations 1.  in bickering and squabbling 2.  in closeness and time spent together 3. Mental health implications for both A’s and P’s (many of whom report substantial problems adjusting) 4. Early adolescence is typically the toughest time for all Remember that these are broad conclusions drawn from many research studies (but primarily based in West)

3. Adolescence and Emerging Adulthood: A Cultural Approach by Jeffrey Jensen Arnett. Copyright © 2004 by Pearson Education. All rights reserved. Culture and Conflict with Parents Conflict is not universal and “natural” Conflict is not universal and “natural” Disequilibrium in families (in any culture) requires a “system” shift Disequilibrium in families (in any culture) requires a “system” shift Adolescent-Parent Relationships and leaving home in Young Adulthood (Classmates’ presentation) Adolescent-Parent Relationships and leaving home in Young Adulthood (Classmates’ presentation)

4. Adolescence and Emerging Adulthood: A Cultural Approach by Jeffrey Jensen Arnett. Copyright © 2004 by Pearson Education. All rights reserved. Parenting Styles How much does parenting style impact the P-A relationship? How much does parenting style impact the P-A relationship? Parenting has been described in terms of two dimensions Parenting has been described in terms of two dimensions 1.Demandingness The degree to which parents set down rules and expectations for behavior and require compliance 2.Responsiveness The degree to which parents are sensitive to their children’s needs; also, parental love, warmth, and concern for their children

5. Adolescence and Emerging Adulthood: A Cultural Approach by Jeffrey Jensen Arnett. Copyright © 2004 by Pearson Education. All rights reserved. The Interaction of Demandingness and Responsiveness High Responsiveness High Demandingness Low Responsiveness Low Demandingness Authoritative Indulgent Authoritarian Indifferent

6. Adolescence and Emerging Adulthood: A Cultural Approach by Jeffrey Jensen Arnett. Copyright © 2004 by Pearson Education. All rights reserved. Your parents? (Critical Thinking question #2) High Responsiveness High Demandingness Low Responsiveness Low Demandingness Authoritative Indulgent Authoritarian Indifferent

7. Adolescence and Emerging Adulthood: A Cultural Approach by Jeffrey Jensen Arnett. Copyright © 2004 by Pearson Education. All rights reserved. American Parenting Styles Authoritarian parenting was more common in minority families than in White families Authoritative parenting was somewhat more common in middle-class families and White families

8. Adolescence and Emerging Adulthood: A Cultural Approach by Jeffrey Jensen Arnett. Copyright © 2004 by Pearson Education. All rights reserved. Sibling Relationships Five Common Patterns in Adolescents’ Relationships with Their Siblings Five Common Patterns in Adolescents’ Relationships with Their Siblings 1. Caregiver relationship 2. Buddy relationship 3. Critical relationship 4. Rival relationship 5. Casual relationship In traditional cultures, the caregiver relationship between siblings is the most common form What was / is yours?