Chapter 2. Learning Essential Questions How can families be strengthened? What changes does parenthood bring? What issues should parents address

Chapter 2

Learning Essential Questions

How can families be strengthened?

What changes does parenthood bring?

What issues should parents address before choosing to

be a parent?

Unit Vocabulary

Family life cycle Parenthood

Values

Reviewing the Facts 2,4,6,9,10

Thinking Critically 1,2

Be Sure to include the question in your answer!

How would define what a family is?

A group of people who: care for one another teach you life skills provide shelter/basic needs

share close connectionsteach you values

How many of you… Have lived in the same house

all of your life? Have grandparents living close

by? Have aunts and uncles

nearby? See family members on a

regular basis?

Families have changed

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This is what we used to see

This is what we see now

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In the past

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Houses were

passed down from

family member to

family member

In the past…

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Geographically, family members always

lived near by.

How can families help one another when they are

living so far away?

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Why do we need families?

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Families prepare children to live in the real world by:

•Passing on their values

Examples:

•Teaching their culture

Examples:

•Teach them traditions of society

Examples:

Types of Families

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Nuclear

Advantages Disadvantages

Types of Families

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Single Parent


Types of Families

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Extended Family

DisadvantagesAdvantages

Types of Families

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Blended

DisadvantagesAdvantages

Types of Families

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Guardian

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Foster Care

Common Trends Affecting Families

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Mobility

•Moving away from family

•Bonds may not be as strong

•Depend on others for help

•How do we communicate?


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Cultural Diversity

•Immigrants from all over the world

•US is the land of freedom

•Language and norms need to change

•Cultural traditions need to be understood

•How do we educate about diversity?


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Aging Population

People are living longer (US average is 83) As grow old, need others to help you

Sometimes you will have family for this More nursing homes, assisted living facilities

and more nurses needed Better medical technology helps


Economic Changes

•Times are tough•Families are struggling to make ends meet

•More woman are working now•Families are smaller

•People are waiting until later in life to have children (build a savings)

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Workplace Changes

•Manufacturing is on the decline•Many people have lost their jobs

•Most jobs need more education (not HS diploma)

•Some people are working from home(good for business and employee)

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Technology

•Many advances (phones, internet, fax, computers, video conferencing…)

•Many jobs depend upon technology to function

•Brings the world to our fingertips (can do business anywhere from anywhere)

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Current Family Statistics

US Profile 2000: Real-Life Statistics

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Few facts interest Americans more than facts about Americans. For example, did

you know that young women in the United States are more educated than

young men? Or that computers are now found in a majority of U.S. homes?

What does this say?

Eighty-nine percent of women

aged 25 to 29 were high school

graduates in 2000,compared

with 87 percent of men this age.

What does this say? The 33 million people added to

the U.S. population between 1990 and 2000 is the largest census-to-census increase ever. The 1990s was also the only decade of the 20th century when every state gained

population.

What does this say?Between 1999 and

2000, 1.7 million people moved into the

United States from abroad;

two-thirds of these movers were

foreign-born and not U.S. citizens.

What does this say?

In 2000, only 11 percent of women at the end of their childbearing years

had four or more children, compared with more than three times that percentage in 1976.

What does this say?

The "traditional" family (married couple with

children under 18) has become much less prevalent in recent

decades; the proportion of these families fell

from 40 percent of all households in 1970 to 24 percent in 2000.

What does this say? In the three years,

from 1997-2000, the proportion of households with Internet access

more than doubled, from 18

percent to 42 percent.

What does this say? Some 53 million people reported some level

of disability in 1997, while 1 in 8 -- 33 million -- reported having a severe disability.

By Census Bureau definition, a person with a disability has difficulty in performing functional

tasks or daily living activities or meets other criteria, such as a learning or developmental disability. Persons with sever disabilities are

defined as being completely unable to perform one or more of these tasks or activities, need personal

assistance or have one of the severe conditions described in the report.

Family Life Cycle Beginning

This stage occurs when

you get married


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Family Life Cycle

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Expanding

This is when you start having children. It can be a one time thing or

last for a long period of time.

Advantages

Disadvantages

Family Life Cycle

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Developing

Children are growing up. You may continue to have children during this stage also. This stage may also

last a long time.

Advantages

Disadvantages

Family Life Cycle

Launching

This is when children start to leave home. First out

until the last out. This may take some time as well.

Advantages

Disadvantages

Middle Ages

Middle Ages

This is an “in between” time. Your children are

gone and it is just the two of you again.

Advantages

Disadvantages generationaware.org

Retirement

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Retirement

No kids, no job, only happiness?

Advantages

Disadvantages

Identifying Characteristics of Families

On the worksheet, you will read the scenario. Decide on:

Structure (nuclear, single… Stage (from chart) Trends (graphic organizer)

Parenthood Changes Families

New Responsibilities

New Responsibilities•Life time of commitment

•Provide physical and financial care for child

•Put your own needs 2nd

•Sometime this is overwhelming for 1st time parents

•Need to find resources for help

(family, friends. Government agencies, church


LifestyleLifestyle

•Major change of lifestyle

•Cannot do whatever, whenever (lose freedom)

•Baby will shape your schedule

•Baby will take much time and energy

•Preparation makes adjustment easier

(reading, classes…)


Emotional ChangesEmotional Changes

•STRESS (it is not easy)

•Worry if you are doing the right thing or are being a good parent

•Get angry at self about negative feelings

•Post partum depression (baby blues)


Relationship Change

Relationship Changes

•Between you and spouse, parents, siblings

•Things change!

•Everyone wants to give you advice (whether you want it or not)

•Baby is top priority for some (this can make you upset since it’s “all about baby”

•STRESS


LifestyleWork Changes

(add this one)

•One parent may need to quit job to stay home with baby

•Daycare add to financial problems

•Sometimes work hours do not coincide with babysitters

•Baby sick---someone stays home

•STRESS

Small Group BrainstormIn your seats, in groups of 4:Brainstorm a list of items that

let you know that you are ready for parenthood and a

list of items that let you know you are not ready for

parenthood.Be ready to share!

Ready for a family?

Ask yourself these questions?

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Ready for a Family?

Are you Emotional Mature enough?

Can you put others needs ahead of your own?

Can you give your full attention to someone else and get nothing in return?

Can you hold your temper and be patient?

If you answered no, you may not be ready.

Ready for a Family

Do you have a desire to be a parent?

Why do you want to have this child?

Do you think it will solve all your problems?

Do you think it will keep your spouse/mate around?

Do you think you will have someone to love you forever?

If you answered yes, you are not ready!

Ready for Family

Have you though about Health Considerations?

Will you get medical care regularly?

Can you pay for proper medical care?

Do you have any diseases/illness you could pass on?

Are you within the “optimal age range” for having children (18-35 years)?

If you answered no, you are not ready?

Ready for Family?

Are you ready financially?Do you have enough money to pay for a child’s

expenses? ($5,000/year on average)

Are you willing to adjust your lifestyle so you can afford a child?

Can you still work after baby (pay for or want daycare)?

If you said no, you are not ready!

More food for thought!

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10 Things Every Child Needs

1. Loving reassurance (hugs)2. Safe and healthy

environment3. Long lasting relationships4. Communication5. Interaction with others6. Safe place to learn7. Praise8. Play9. Music and rhythm10. Being read to graceachild.org

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Chapter 2. Learning Essential Questions How can families be strengthened? What changes does parenthood bring? What issues should parents address