HEALTHY FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS!!!

Write about your favorite family tradition.

What makes this tradition so great?When does it occur?Who participates?

JOURNAL

HEALTHY FAMILIES ARE

THE FOUNDATION

OF A HEALTHY SOCIETY.

FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

FAMILY: The basic unit of society

What does family mean to you?

Why is it be important to establish healthy families?

Promoting healthy families contributes to a healthy society!

How can we promote healthy families?

WHAT IS A FAMILY?

Members freely express mutual love & respect

Members communicate eff ectively with one another

Members provide support, protection, & encouragement to each other

Members actively practice the 3 C’s of relationships: Communication Cooperation Compromise

A HEALTHY FAMILY

Culture & Tradition

Emotional Needs

Physical Needs

Social Needs

FUNCTION OF THE FAMILY

HEALTH TRIANGLE

Mental/Emotional Health

Physical HealthSocial Health

Mental & Emotional Health Family members nurture and support one another. They contribute to a sense of belonging and a feeling of

security.

Physical Health The Family provides food, clothing, and shelter to its

members. Family members also promote healthful behaviors and

safety skills.

Social Health The family helps its members develop communication skills

and the ability to get along with others.

HEALTH TRIANGLE

Nuclear Family: two parents and one or more children living in the same place.

Single Parent Family: one parent caring for one or more children.

Blended Family: consists of a married couple and their children from previous marriages (formed when a single parent remarries).

TYPES OF FAMILIES

Extended Family: a family that includes additional relatives beyond parents and children.

Adoptive Family: consist of a parent or parents and one or more adopted children. Can have both adopted and biological children.

Foster Family: the temporary placement of children in the homes of adults who are not related to them.

TYPES OF FAMILIES

Changes in Family Structure Birth and Adoption Separation and Divorce Remarriage Death of a family member

Changes in Family Circumstances Moving to a new home Changes in the family’s financial

situation Illness and disability Alcohol or other drug abuse

STRESSES ON THE FAMILY

Dual IncomeHow does this affect the family?

Blended FamiliesHow can this cause stress in the family?Why is this a new situation we are being face with?

Single Parents What difficulties can this cause?Why is this a new circumstance today?

CHANGES OCCURRING IN THE FAMILY TODAY

Birth order: The order in which children are born into a family influences the development of the children.

Each group is to list the advantages and disadvantages of their birth order on the butcher paper. Each group will present their findings.

BIRTH ORDER

Usually set up as an example to the other children.

Treated more like an adult by his/her parents.

A high achiever.Given and accepts more responsibility

than the other children.Usually college-bound.Independent.Affectionate.

OLDEST CHILD

May work extra-hard to get recognition.Is usually a peacemaker.Is somewhat average in schoolwork,

but is an all-around good student.Is usually a calm, even-tempered adult.

MIDDLE CHILD

Gets a lot of attention, along with a lot of bossing.

May be spoiled.Usually matures quickly.May be undisciplined and irresponsible.Is easy-going about school.Likes to associate with someone who takes

charge of situations.

YOUNGEST CHILD

MAKE DEPOSITES!!!!!“You are 100% responsible for 50% of

the relationship!!”

Demonstrate care & loveShow support, especially during diffi cult timesDemonstrate trustExpress commitmentBe responsibleSpend time togetherRespect individualityWork together to solve problemsBe sensitive to others’ needs

HOW TO STRENGTHEN FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS…