Family life cycle
A set of stages that families go through in their lifetime.
Family life cycle
How do you respect parents through responsibility?
completing chores and homeworks
What family rule have you broken before?
Any honest answer is good
What is the definition of family challenges?
Family issues are when conflict between or related to family members becomes especially intense or frequent, to the point that it interrupts your day-to-day life.
How many cycles are there?
5-8
How do you respect your other siblings?
By showing them love and guiding them to do the right thing (if younger).
One rule you would have?
Anything reasonable is good
What are some family challenges?
Substance abuse, financial problems, divorce, communication issues, grief, etc
Parents go through a legal process to make children who are not biologically linked to them part of their family.
Adoptive family
Parent responsibility
What are family rules?
a specific, clear statement about behaviors you expect from your child. Rules work best when there is consistency, predictability, and follow-through.
One way someone my cope with a family challenge?
Therapy, meditation, journaling, etc
What are all or one of the characteristics?
consumers marry, have children, leave home, lose a spouse, and retire
Is it ok if we break our toys or stuff?
NO, we need to take care of our stuff because mom and dad spent money on it. We need to learn the value of stuff.
Common family rule?
Treat each other with respect, no yelling in the house, and if you make a mess you clean it
How can the whole family try to resolve a challenge?
Communication
One reward of parenthood
What is the easiest way to remember respect?
Love
Why are family rules important?
positive statements about how your family wants to look after and treat its members
What are some symptoms of family issues?
anxiety/worry, sadness/depression, general stress, conflict with loved ones, and low self esteem