Marriage, Parenthood and Families

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Marriage, Parenthood Family
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Marriage
Lifelong union between a husband and a wife who
develop an intimate relationship
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Emotional Intimacy
State of being emotionally connected to another
person.
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Emotional Maturity
Ability to assess a relationship and to act
according to what is best for everyone involved
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Divorce
Legal ending of a marriage
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What are some of the reasons couples get
divorced?

• Abuse, addiction, unfaithfulness,
• emotional immaturity,
• conflicts with family, selfishness,
• lack of communication,
• unfulfilled expectations, financial trouble

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What type of responsibilities might a
couple face when starting a family?
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Responsibilities Before Birth
Emotional Maturity
Safety
Financial
Discipline
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A parents actions and behaviors are noticed and
even picked up by their children.
What are some things a parent can do to help
build a healthy self-esteem in their children?
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Give children time and attention
Establish clear rules and limits
Take time to listen and communicate
Praise positive behavior and good choices
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What are the 6 types of families?
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Nuclear Families
mom, dad and kids
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Blended Families
biological parent, step parent step children
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Single Parent Families
children live with only one parent
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Extended Families
relatives outside the nuclear family
(grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins)
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Adoptive Families
parents are legal guardians over children who
are not biologically theirs.
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Foster Families

• children live with
• a family temporarily
• until they are
• adopted or returned
• to their
• biological parents.

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What are 4 basic characteristics of a healthy
family?
LOVE
Effective communication
Respect
Commitment
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• Every family has problems, how a family deals
  with them is whats important.

What are some things that can cause problems
for a family?
What are some ways to deal with these problems?
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Financial problems, trouble controlling anger,
depression, grief, abuse of any form,
delinquent behavior