CHAPTER 3CHAPTER 3

FAMILIESFAMILIES

OBJECTIVES CHAPTER 3OBJECTIVES CHAPTER 3

DESCRIBE THE FUNCTIONS OF THE FAMILYIDENTIFY DIFFERENT FAMILY STRUCTURESEVALUATE CHARACTERISTICS OF EACH STRUCTUREDEFINE ROLESDESCRIBE STAGES OF THE LIFE CYCLE

DESCRIBE THE FUNCTIONS OF THE FAMILYIDENTIFY DIFFERENT FAMILY STRUCTURESEVALUATE CHARACTERISTICS OF EACH STRUCTUREDEFINE ROLESDESCRIBE STAGES OF THE LIFE CYCLE

FUNCTIONS OF THE FAMILYFUNCTIONS OF THE FAMILY

PROVIDES PHYSICAL NEEDSNURTURES SOCIAL GROWTHMEETS EMOTIONAL NEEDSARE THERE OTHERS YOU WOULD ADD TO THE LIST?

PROVIDES PHYSICAL NEEDSNURTURES SOCIAL GROWTHMEETS EMOTIONAL NEEDSARE THERE OTHERS YOU WOULD ADD TO THE LIST?

FAMILY STRUCTURESFAMILY STRUCTURES

NUCLEAR FAMILIESHusband, wife, with or without childrenTraditional nuclear familiesDual wage earner familiesDiscuss advantages and disadvantages

NUCLEAR FAMILIESHusband, wife, with or without childrenTraditional nuclear familiesDual wage earner familiesDiscuss advantages and disadvantages

FAMILY STRUCTURESFAMILY STRUCTURES

SINGLE PARENT FAMILIESA family headed by a single parentChoice, death, divorce, desertion, legal separationDiscuss advantages and disadvantages

SINGLE PARENT FAMILIESA family headed by a single parentChoice, death, divorce, desertion, legal separationDiscuss advantages and disadvantages

FAMILY STRUCTURESFAMILY STRUCTURES

BLENDED FAMILIESOccurs when single parents remarryEither or both spouses may have been married beforeOne or both may bring children into the relationshipDiscuss advantages and disadvantages

BLENDED FAMILIESOccurs when single parents remarryEither or both spouses may have been married beforeOne or both may bring children into the relationshipDiscuss advantages and disadvantages

FAMILY STRUCTURESFAMILY STRUCTURES

ADOPTIVE FAMILIESChildren born to other parentsWhat are reasons parents choose adoption>Why might birth parents choose to place a child for adoption?Discuss legal aspects

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ADOPTIVE FAMILIESChildren born to other parentsWhat are reasons parents choose adoption>Why might birth parents choose to place a child for adoption?Discuss legal aspects

http://www.legaldirectory.ws/Family_Law/Adoption/default.aspx

FAMILY STRUCTURESFAMILY STRUCTURES

FOSTER FAMILIESProvides a child with substitute care, usually temporaryWhy are children placed in foster care?How are foster homes evaluated?Disadvantages, advantages….

FOSTER FAMILIESProvides a child with substitute care, usually temporaryWhy are children placed in foster care?How are foster homes evaluated?Disadvantages, advantages….

FAMILY STRUCTURESFAMILY STRUCTURES

EXTENDED FAMILIESSeveral generations of a family live together (remember the Walton's?)This was the norm in prior generationsWhat situations might lead to this structure today?How many of you live w/in driving distance of grandparents?Advantages, disadvantages…

EXTENDED FAMILIESSeveral generations of a family live together (remember the Walton's?)This was the norm in prior generationsWhat situations might lead to this structure today?How many of you live w/in driving distance of grandparents?Advantages, disadvantages…

ROLESROLES

A SET OF BEHAVIORS RELATED TO A CERTAIN FUNCTION YOU ASSUME IN LIFE.

Most people perform several roles at the same time; give examplesHow do we learn roles?How have roles changed in the last 50 years? Give specific examples related to labor division in the home, careers, etc.

A SET OF BEHAVIORS RELATED TO A CERTAIN FUNCTION YOU ASSUME IN LIFE.

Most people perform several roles at the same time; give examplesHow do we learn roles?How have roles changed in the last 50 years? Give specific examples related to labor division in the home, careers, etc.

FAMILY LIFE CYCLEFAMILY LIFE CYCLE

BEGINNING STAGEEstablishment of the family unit when a couple marriesMust adjust to life with another personRoutines, roles are establishedLength of this stage varies

BEGINNING STAGEEstablishment of the family unit when a couple marriesMust adjust to life with another personRoutines, roles are establishedLength of this stage varies

FAMILY LIFE CYCLEFAMILY LIFE CYCLE

EXPANDING STAGEBegins when first child is expectedFocus shifts to the needs of childrenNew rolesFinancial shiftBalancing work and family

EXPANDING STAGEBegins when first child is expectedFocus shifts to the needs of childrenNew rolesFinancial shiftBalancing work and family

FAMILY LIFE CYCLEFAMILY LIFE CYCLE

DEVELOPING STAGEFamily grows with the birth of additional childrenChildren start school/new challenges/friends, activitiesAdolescent children bring major challenges!Finances are stretched

DEVELOPING STAGEFamily grows with the birth of additional childrenChildren start school/new challenges/friends, activitiesAdolescent children bring major challenges!Finances are stretched

FAMILY LIFE CYCLEFAMILY LIFE CYCLE

LAUNCHING STAGEChildren begin to leave homeChallenge for parents and kidsHusband and wife must refocus on their marriageSome couples face the dual challenge of caring for aging parentsMust learn to view their children as adults

LAUNCHING STAGEChildren begin to leave homeChallenge for parents and kidsHusband and wife must refocus on their marriageSome couples face the dual challenge of caring for aging parentsMust learn to view their children as adults

FAMILY LIFE CYCLEFAMILY LIFE CYCLE

THE AGING STAGECouple breaks away from work, full or partial retirementHealth issues may ariseHousing needs may changeGrand parenting

Discuss the guidelines given in your text. Would you add others?

THE AGING STAGECouple breaks away from work, full or partial retirementHealth issues may ariseHousing needs may changeGrand parenting

Discuss the guidelines given in your text. Would you add others?