American Civics HOLT Chapter 13 Citizenship and the

American Civics HOLT Chapter 13 Citizenship and the Family Section 1: The Changing Family Section 2: Law and the Family Section 3: Your Family and You 1 HOLT, RINEHART AND WINSTON

American Civics HOLT Chapter 13 Section 1: The Changing Family OBJECTIVES u How did the move from rural areas to urban areas change the American family? u Why are people delaying marriage, and what is a blended family? u What additional stresses do single-parent families face, and why is the number of twoincome families increasing? 2 HOLT, RINEHART AND WINSTON

American Civics HOLT Chapter 13 Section 1: The Changing Family Urbanization and the American Family u Colonial families lived and worked together on farms. u Colonial families were large, and children were economic u u 3 assets. 1800 s—progress in science and technology brought workers to the cities City families worked outside the home and became part of the social and economic life of the city. Families were no longer self-sufficient units. One in four Americans lives in a rural area today. HOLT, RINEHART AND WINSTON

American Civics HOLT Chapter 13 Section 1: The Changing Family Reasons people are delaying marriage: u Living single is more acceptable today. u They wish to finish their education and start careers. u More people are living together without getting married. Blended families result from remarriages when one or both spouses bring children from a previous marriage. 4 HOLT, RINEHART AND WINSTON

American Civics HOLT Chapter 13 Section 1: The Changing Family Single-parent families: u Single-parent families are more likely to be poor. u Single-parents have more responsibility than two-parent families. 5 HOLT, RINEHART AND WINSTON

American Civics HOLT Chapter 13 Section 1: The Changing Family Two-income families: u Many married women work out of economic necessity. u More women are educated and interested in careers. u More men are helping with household tasks and childcare. 6 HOLT, RINEHART AND WINSTON

American Civics HOLT Chapter 13 Section 2: Law and the Family OBJECTIVES u What is the purpose of a waiting period for a marriage license, and why do some states require couples to take a medical test? u How do state laws work to protect children? u What types of decisions must be made by couples who are planning to divorce? 7 HOLT, RINEHART AND WINSTON

American Civics HOLT Chapter 13 Section 2: Law and the Family Marriage Requirements u The waiting period for a license is designed to discourage hasty marriages. u In some states medical tests are required to check for transmittable diseases. 8 HOLT, RINEHART AND WINSTON

American Civics HOLT Chapter 13 Section 2: Law and the Family State laws work to protect children: u Doctors, teachers, and others are required to report suspected child abuse. u The state pays for foster care for abused or needy children. u Criminal charges may be filed against abusive parents. u Judges may appoint guardians to orphaned children or put them up for adoption. 9 HOLT, RINEHART AND WINSTON

American Civics HOLT Chapter 13 Section 2: Law and the Family Decisions of divorcing couples: u Divisions of property u Custody of children and visitation rights u Spousal and child support payments 10 HOLT, RINEHART AND WINSTON

American Civics HOLT Chapter 13 Section 3: The Family and You OBJECTIVES u What are five important functions served by the family? u Why is it important to respect the rights of other family members and for family members to compromise? u Why is it useful for a family to budget its money? 11 HOLT, RINEHART AND WINSTON

American Civics HOLT Chapter 13 Section 3: The Family and You Five important functions served by the family: u Ensuring the country’s future—stable environments for u u 12 children shape the country’s future Educating its members—families teach children social skills Teaching good behavior—ideas of right and wrong develop in the family Helping manage money—financial responsibility is taught in the family Teaching good citizenship—respect others’ rights and practice good citizenship HOLT, RINEHART AND WINSTON

American Civics HOLT Chapter 13 Section 3: The Family and You Respecting the rights of family members and compromise: u Self-restraint and consideration prevent serious conflicts. u Respecting one’s rights makes him or her more likely to respect others’ rights. u Sharing problems and interests encourages praise, support, advice, and criticism. u The ability to compromise is a sign of a well-adjusted family. u Traits learned in the family are important in outside relationships as well. 13 HOLT, RINEHART AND WINSTON

American Civics HOLT Chapter 13 Section 3: The Family and You Why should a family budget its money? u Budgets plan for spending and saving the family’s funds. u Budgets can reduce money worries. u Budgets help families plan for the future. u Fixed expenses are first on a family’s budget. 14 HOLT, RINEHART AND WINSTON