Families
Is the amount of married couples with children increasing or decreasing?
Decreasing
Adult family members are responsible for teaching children to behave in a way that is acceptable to the family and to society, what is this called?
Socialization
focusing your full attention on what the other person is saying and letting them know you understand and care.
Active Listening
what occurs because people go to the same school, live in the same neighborhood, or have interests in common
Casual frienships
The threat of or actual use of physical force against oneself or another
Violence
Family is known as ...
basic unit of society
Children who are trusted with important tasks
develop what two things?
Responsibility and self esteem
working together for a common goal
Cooperation
appearance, talent, possessions, and populatirity are all sources of
Envy
requiring a person to do degrading, risky, or illegal acts in order to join a group.
Hazing
Three factors of changes in the American family
-more women in the workforce
-a high divorce rate
-increase in age to get married
Illness, financial problems, divorce and drug abuse are examples of
family stressors
The Skill of give and take
compromise
Expectations to conform to the expectations of friends
peer pressure
Two most common themes that cause arguments
anger and hurt pride/ embarrassment
what consists of a biological parent, step parent and the children of one or both parents?
Blended Family
intentionally causing harm to another person
physical abuse
trying to understand the other persons feelings, expressing appreciation and using eye contact are all signs of which type of communication
Assertive
what are four characteristics of being a good friend
loyalty
honesty
empathy
reliability
Two tips for peacemakers
listen to people who are hurt
help to correct unfair situations
praise, don't put down
Write out the list of basic needs that the head of household must provide their children
food, clothing, shelter, education, health care, security, love
list the characteristics of a healthy family
caring and commitment
respect and appreciation
empathy
communication
cooperation
Four reasons not to compromise
The solution is dangerous
The solution goes against your values
you are uncomfortable with the solution
you feel threatened
willfully causing pain or suffering
cruelty
If a person is trying to get you in trouble by provoking a fight you should
Ignore the situation