1. The Importance of Families
Lesson 2 (A66-A73)

2. Questions… What are the responsibilities of adults in families?
What are the responsibilities of children?

3. Healthful Family Relationships
Family- Basic unit of society made up of a group of related people.
Related by blood- parents and their biological parents
Related by Law- parents and their adopted children
**Each family is unique, but they all try to meet the physical, emotional, and social needs of their members.**

4. Basic Family Structures
Couple Family
Consists of a husband and wife with no children.
Traditional Family
Consists of a husband and wife and their children

5. Basic Family Structures (Con’t)
Foster Family
One or more adults caring for a child or children who do not live with their birth parents
Single Parent Family
One parent and one or more children

6. Basic Family Structures (Con’t)
Joint-Custody Family
Consists of a father and mother who separately spend time with their children and do not live together.
Blended Family
Husband and wife, one or both of whom have children from a previous relationship.

7. Basic Family Structures (Con’t)
Extended Family
Includes family members from three or more generations, living together.

8. Changes in Families Birth of a baby Death in the family Separation
Divorce
Remarriage
Military service
What two categories could these changes be placed?

9. Harmful Family Relationships
Dysfunctional Family- family in which members behave in ways that are not responsible or loving
Codependency- a condition in which a person denies feelings and copes in a harmful way in order to avoid upsetting or being rejected by another person
Types of Abuse
Emotional Abuse
Making a person feel worthless by using putdowns
Sexual Abuse
Sexual behavior that is forced on a person or occurs before the legal age of consent
Neglect
Failure to provide adequate, necessary care and guidance
Physical Abuse
Results in physical injury

10. Harmful Family Relationships
People who are abused often suffer from low self-esteem.
Some abused think it is their fault and do not report the abuse or take action to help themselves.
Help and Support
Protect yourself
Leave the situation
Support groups
Adult Children of Dysfunctional Families
Codependents Anonymous
Alanon
Alateen

11. Internet Resources http://www.kidshealth.org/teen/your_mind/index.html
This website provides a number of informational articles to help you deal with tough times within your relationships.

12. Questions…
Many states have laws that require teachers and health care professionals to tell local government officials when they suspect that a child is being abused.
Why do you think such a law is a good idea? Why or why not?
Why might a person who is being abused by a family member fail to seek help?
Suppose a friend confides that she is fearful of an abusive family member. What advice could you give her?