Family Structures
Name 2 of the 3 main functions that families perform
Provide physical needs, meet emotional needs, meet intellectual needs, prepare children to live in society
Name the 3 main parenting styles
Authoritarian, Assertive-Democratic, Permissive
Using firmness and understanding to help children learn how to behave
Guidance
What is the first stage of the family life cycle and what happens during it?
Beginning stage- the couple works to establish a home and their marriage relationship
Name the 3 basic needs every child has and give examples of them
Physical- food, clothing, shelter
Social- sharing, taking turns, working together
Intellectual- learning, language, concepts, getting involved in school activities
A blended family is formed when a single parent marries another single person and they raise their children together
Describe an authoritarian parent
Authoritarian parents believe children should obey them without question.
Do not negotiate with children
Name 2 things children learn from effective guidance
Self-discipline
How to get along with others
How to handle their feelings appropriately
What is the last stage of the family life cycle and what happens during it?
Retirement- the couple stops full-time work and adjusts to more free time
According to the text, what is the foundation for building a strong family?
Spending time together
Describe an extended family
An extended family is formed when parent(s) and at least 1 child live with another relative
Describe an assertive-democratic parent
Assertive parents allow children some input into the rules and limits of the house.
Enforce rules and consequences, but take child's opinions into account
What is negative reinforcement?
A response aimed at discouraging children from repeating an inappropriate or unacceptable behavior
Describe what happens during the launching stage
Children gradually leave home to support themselves. Parents help their children to adapt to life on their own.
Name 2 ways to guide positive behavior in children
Be a positive role model, set limits, use positive reinforcement
Describe a nuclear family
A nuclear family consists of a mother, a father, and at least 1 child
Describe a permissive parent
Permissive parents let their children have a wide range of freedom; may set own rules
Often act as child's friend instead of parent
Rarely enforces rules or give consequences
Name 2 negative reinforcements that parents sometimes use with children
Natural consequences
Logical consequences
Loss of privileges
Time-out
Describe what happens during middle age
Empty nest stage. Children have left home. The couple renews their relationship and prepares for retirement.
What is a conscience?
An inner sense of what is right and what is wrong
Legal guardian, foster children, adoption
Compare the characteristics of children raised with permissive parents and children raised with assertive parents
Permissive- struggle in school, exhibit behavior problems, don't appreciate rules or authority, have low self-esteem
Assertive- happy, successful, independent, social, and understanding
Bribing, making children promise to behave, yelling, shaming, threatening, exaggerating consequences
Name the 6 stages of the family life cycle in the correct order
Mobility, aging population, economic changes, workplace changes, technology