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The Life Cycle Continues: Marriage and Parenthood
Kristina Deering, Amanda Jimenez,
Elizabeth Ronan, and Jaclyn Rothberg
Background Information
Marriage and Family Class at UF– College Seniors
– Required Prior to Graduation
– Today: Learn About the Responsibility that Comes with Marriage and Parenthood
Today’s Plan
Love Cups Why Marry? How to Live for Better or Worse Husbands and Wives What About Kids? Summary Scenarios Have Fun!
Introduction
Traditional U.S. Marriages Symbolize:– Love– Loyalty– Commitment
More than 68% of Marriages Fail Families are not as Stable Society is a Reflection of its People
Possible Graph: Marriage and Divorce Rates
Marriage
Commitment A promise or a pledge
– Marriage is ongoing
– Marriage is long-term Decision to commit in marriage means
spending the rest of your life with someone else
Should not be scared of commitment
Reasons for Marriage
Love- To regard with passionate and devoted
affection, as that of one sex for the other Desire to Leave Home
– An unhealthy home environment can influence a marriage decision
Reasons for Marriage
Pregnancy– Can occur before or after
engagement
– “Shotgun Wedding”
– May be a result of personal, familial, religious, or cultural preferences
Reasons for Marriage
Finance– The need for monetary security in life
– Benefits from government, insurance, etc. Fear of Loneliness
– Spinsters
– Growing old
– Fear of not finding someone else
Successful Marriages
Marital Adjustment– How well people adjust and adapt to
marriage and to each other Same Social Background and Values Communication Spousal Roles
Activity
Husbands and Wives
Conflicts in Marriage
Financial IssuesLoyalties to Friends and Family Intimacy and Sexual ProblemsChildrenJealousyHousework
Resolving Conflict
Positive Resolution Strategy– Compromise
– Understanding ImperfectionNegative Resolution Strategy
– Blaming
– Ignoring the Issue
Activity
The Best Resolution Is…
Parenthood
Bearing ChildrenPlanned Pregnancy
– Making a decision to get pregnant before the baby is conceived
Prior to Pregnancy Need to Discuss– Maturity– Financial stability– Social and Cultural
Unplanned Pregnancy
Discipline of ChildrenSetting Limits
– Clear set of Rules
Self-directed– Making correct decisions
about behavior when adults are not around to enforce rules
Guidelines
Instilling Values
Value– A principle, standard, or quality
considered worthwhile or desirable Set Positive Examples Teach Right from Wrong
Clueless: Parenthood Clip
Unconditional Love
Give AttentionProvide a Safe EnvironmentBe UnselfishListen
Final Thoughts
“All married couples should learn the art of battle as they should learn the art of making love. Good battle is objective and honest-never vicious or cruel. Good battle is healthy and constructive, and brings to a marriage the principal of equal partnership.” --Ann Landers
Any Questions?
The End
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