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Family
Strong Family Characteristics
Family Structure Changes
Changes in Family Circumstances
Coping with Changes
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What does separation mean?

When two people decide to live apart.

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How can families have good communication?
Share thoughts and feelings honestly with each other
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What are some negative effects that parents have when they adopt or have a new child?
They may have less time for their other children.
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What can happen when family circumstances change?
Stress can occur.
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What is one of the most important strategies to cope with change?
Talk honestly, and openly about stress
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True or false All families have the same rules

False All families have different 

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Why would families respect each other?
Show consideration by respecting each others privacy and helping out with household tasks.
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What is one stressful thing about divorce?
It's difficult for their children. They may find it hard to go for long periods without seeing one of their parents.
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What are some downfalls to moving to a new home?
They may miss their old home and friends, teens may be anxious, more stress if the parents are already divorced.
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What can you do to help family members during a difficult period?
You can take on more responsibilities at home like chores.
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What does your family look like? 

Thank you for sharing! 

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How can families commit to each other?
Work together to solve problems and make sacrifices for the family.
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What can the children do if they are having a hard time?

They can ask for support, use coping tools which will help them realize that they are not alone and that they can manage their emotions.

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Why do family's argue about money?
They might not have enough to pay bills or they may have too much and not know what to do with it.
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Who can you talk to if your dealing with a problem?
Family members, counselor, teacher, or close friend
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True or false family means those who come from your same blood. 

False; family can also be chosen. Some people consider friends family. 

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What ways can families care and support?
By words and actions.
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Where am I? 

We are called the big apple. We have a statue that is green. 

New York

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How can families cope with an ill or disabled person?
They can all take time in caring for the sick or disabled person.
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What can you do to keep your mind off of a difficult situation?
Reading a book, talking to people who have had similar experiences.
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What is unique about your family? 

thank you for sharing

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How would you want to have trust with your family?
By being honest, loyal, and reliable
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What is the most difficult change in a family?

The death of a family member or having to change/leave home

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What are two bad coping skills? 

Alcohol or drug abuse.

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What are one of the problems that kids have to deal with at the age of 14?
A parent losing their job, grandparents having a serious illness, or moving