Families are like fudge -

mostly sweet with a few

nuts.  ~Author Unknown

UNIT 3FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

UNIT 3:FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

OUR GOAL OF THE DAY:

• To become familiar with family relationship terms

• Learn how to apply the terms deal with family relationships in the

correct context

Cope•To use acceptable techniques

to overcome difficulties, to solve a problem or adapt to a situation

Crisis

•An unstable or critical situation in which the outcome will make a decisive difference for better or worse

Family

• A person or group of person joined together by blood, marriage, adoption, or other bonds who are committed to each other and provide emotional support

Family Life Cycle

•Series of stages through which an average family passes

Family Structures

• The makeup of a family group based on the relationships of the members in the family

Functional Family

• Family in which the members relate to each other in positive ways

Life Changes

• Significant events that transform individuals and families

Sibling

• A brother or sister

OUR GOAL TODAY IS:

• Identify major types of family structures

Family Structures

• The makeup of a family group based on the relationships of the members in the family

Types of Family Structures

Nuclear FamilyThis consists of a mother father, and one or more children born to them.

Single parent family

One parent raising one or more children.

Blended Family Formed when two people marry and at least one already has children.

Types of Family Structures

• Extended Family– Another relative such as a grandparent or

aunt, lives with the family. • Adoptive Family

– Parents legally adopt a child not born to them.

• Foster Family– Includes a child no related to the family

but cared for by them as a family member.

Goal for the Day: Come up with one

good/ positive descriptive word

that explains your family.

GOAL OF THE DAY:

• Name the family life cycle stages:– Beginning, parenting,

launching, retirement

• Examine family roles and responsibilities related to each

group

Family Life Cycle

• Stages of change through which families pass

• Consist of four stages– Beginning– Childbearing– Parenting – Retirement/ Aging

Beginning Stage• Happens when a

couple marries• Both are working to

establish a career• Working to furnish

their first home• Begins the base for

future stages• Exciting, yet critical,

time in the life of a family

Parenting Stage

• Occurs as the children grow

• Parents must provide for their child’s daily needs.

• Cultural patterns from families of origin often clash at this family life cycle stage.

Launching Stage

• Happens when children get ready to leave the family

• Children have to adjust to making money and paying bills.

• Parents have to adjust to the independence of their children.

Retirement/ Aging Stage

• Happens when parents retire from work

• Brings new adjustments for the family

• May cause adults to feel a loss of identity

• Financial changes

• Health problems

GOAL OF THE DAY: