Chapter 7 Lesson 1 Healthy Family Relationships Your

Chapter 7 Lesson 1 Healthy Family Relationships

Your relationships with family members influence your total health.

The Family Unit There are many kinds of families, but all family members have certain responsibilities toward each other. Your relationships with your family are some of the most important relationships in your life.

The Family Unit Family members may be related to each other by birth, marriage, or adoption.

The Family Unit Healthy families help children and teens develop the values and skills to become successful members of society. avoid behaviors that may put their health at risk.

Types of Families When you think about families, you may picture your own parents or siblings. Siblings Your brothers and sisters

Types of Families To some people, the word family suggests a nuclear family. Nuclear family Two parents and one or more children living in the same place.

Types of Families v Single-parent families are families with one parent caring for one or more children. v A child may live with one parent after a divorce or the other parent’s death.

Types of Families Blended families form when a single parent remarries. The new couple may also decide to add to their blended family by having more children. Blended family A married couple and their children from previous marriages

Types of Families Some people live with extended family members like grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins. Extended family A family that includes additional relatives beyond parents and children

Types of Families v Adoptive families consist of a parent or parents and one or more adopted children. v Some families have both biological children and adopted children.

Types of Families Children may be live with foster families because of problems like abuse. Foster care the temporary placement of children in the homes of adults who are not related to them

Family Interactions Roles and Responsibilities of Parents or Guardians Meet the family’s basic needs. Establish rules and set limits. Teach the reasons for rules. Teach values and skills.

Family Interactions Roles and Responsibilities of Children and Teens Respect the authority of parents or guardians Take on more responsibilities, such as doing chores or caring for younger siblings.

Your Family and Your Health Your family members contribute to your health. Beyond that, being part of a healthy family can strengthen all three aspects of your health.

Your Family and Your Health Ultimately, healthy families are the foundation of a healthy society.

Promoting Physical Health Your family promotes your physical health by: providing for your basic physical needs. providing medical care. setting limits on behavior. teaching health skills.

Promoting Physical Health Your family promotes your mental and emotional health by: providing a safe environment for you to express and deal with your emotions. giving you love and support, helping to meet your need to feel that you belong. meeting your need to feel valued and recognized.

Promoting Social Health Your family promotes your social health by: Sets limits and rules Shapes your values and beliefs Teaches you how to respect and treat others

Promoting Mental and Emotional Health Family members can provide affirmation by celebrating each other’s achievements or showing appreciation for the ways you help out at home. Affirmation Positive feedback that helps others feel appreciated and supported

Promoting Social Health Your family promotes your social health by: v Teaching you how to communicate and get along with others. v Teaching you how to cooperate with others and how to resolve conflicts.

Values Parents promote social health by helping children develop core ethical values, including responsibility honesty respect Learning these values is a key to developing strong character.

Cultural Heritage v Sharing culture and traditions enriches the lives of family members. v It helps family members develop a sense of cultural identity and creates important social bonds that extend beyond the family.

1. What is a sibling? A sibling is a brother or sister.

2. Name three kinds of families. Any three: nuclear family, single-parent family, blended family, extended family, adoptive family, foster family

After You Read Reviewing Facts and Vocabulary 3. Identify four ways in which families promote the physical health of children and teens. Meeting basic physical needs including food, clothing, and shelter; providing medical care; setting limits on behaviors; teaching health skills

Chapter 7 Lesson 2: Strengthening Family Relationships

Family members support and care for one another, especially during difficult times.

Characteristics of Strong Families Strong families support their members in a variety of ways. Different families interact together in different ways.

Characteristics of Strong Families Good Communication Trust Traits of Strong Families Commitment Caring and Support Respect

Characteristics of Strong Families Spending time together strengthens family relationships.

Coping with Change Family members can help each other cope with changes in the family’s structure or circumstances. Because change is a normal part of life, healthy families must be prepared to deal with changes and help each other cope.

Changes in Family Structure Examples of Changes Birth Adoption Separation Divorce Remarriage Death of a Family Member

Birth and Adoption Welcoming a new baby or an adopted child into the family is a joyful event. Family members can help by sharing the responsibility for taking care of the new child and making an effort to find time for each other.

Separation and Divorce Couples who choose separation may work out their differences and live together again. Separation A decision by two married people to live apart from each other

Separation and Divorce When parents divorce, they need to come to an agreement about where the children will live. Divorce A legal end to a marriage contract

Separation and Divorce Custody may be granted to only one parent (sole custody) or divided so that both parents share in the child rearing (joint custody). Custody The legal right to make decisions affecting children and the responsibility for their care

Remarriage v When a parent remarries, the children must adjust to having, or living with, a stepparent. v If the stepparent has children, all members of the blended family will need time to adjust.

Death of a Family Member v Perhaps the most difficult change a family can go through is the death of a family member. v Joining a support group or seeking help from a counselor may help those who have lost a loved one recover from their pain.

Death of a Family Member Family members can help each other through this difficult time by sharing their feelings and memories about the person they’ve lost. respecting each other’s feelings and remembering that the process of grieving is different for everyone.

Changes in Family Circumstances v Changes in a family’s circumstances can also be a source of stress. v Family members can help each other deal with these changes by communicating honestly and showing as much support as possible.

Changes in Family Circumstances Moving to a New Home Changes in the Family’s Financial Situation Illness and Disability Alcohol or Other Drug Abuse

Coping with Changes One of the most important strategies for coping with changes in the family is to talk honestly and openly with each other.

After You Read Reviewing Facts and Vocabulary 1. How can family members demonstrate good communication? By sharing their thoughts and feelings honestly with each other, listening to one another, and demonstrating empathy

After You Read Reviewing Facts and Vocabulary 2. What are the two main types of changes that cause stress in families? Changes in family structure and in family circumstance

After You Read Reviewing Facts and Vocabulary 3. Identify three situations that can lead to a change in family structure. Birth or adoption of a child; separation, divorce, remarriage; death of a family member

Chapter 7 Lesson 3: Help for families

Families may require outside assistance to deal with serious problems.

Violence in Families Violence in families can cause lasting harm. Some problems are too serious for family members to handle on their own.

Violence in Families One of the most dangerous problems a family can face is abuse. Abuse The physical, mental, emotional, or sexual mistreatment of one person by another

Violence in Families Domestic violence can occur in all kinds of families, regardless of income, ethnicity, or education level. Domestic violence Acts of violence involving family members

Spousal Abuse Spousal abuse can involve physical or sexual violence as well as emotional abuse. It is a criminal act that can be prosecuted by law. Spousal abuse Domestic violence or any other form of abuse directed at a spouse

Spousal Abuse v Spousal abuse often goes unreported because victims may blame themselves for their partners’ abusive behavior. v They may also be unwilling to tear the family apart by leaving an abusive spouse.

Spousal Abuse v Spousal abuse often goes unreported because victims fear they will be unable to support themselves or their children if they leave. v They may also fear for their lives and the lives of their children.

Child Abuse Child abuse includes any action that harms or threatens a child’s health and development. Child abuse can be physical, emotional, or sexual. Child abuse Domestic abuse directed at a child

Child Abuse Child abuse may also involve neglect. Neglect The failure to provide for a child’s basic needs

Child Abuse v Neglected children may lack adequate food, clothing, shelter, or medical support. v Leaving children alone and unsupervised for long periods of time is also a form of neglect.

Child Abuse v Many abusive parents were abused themselves as children and don’t know any other way for a family to function. v Alcohol and drug abuse also increase the risk of violence in the home.

Elder Abuse Elder abuse can occur both within the family and in institutional settings such as nursing homes. Elder abuse The abuse or neglect of older family members

Elder Abuse v Older family members may suffer physical, emotional, and sexual abuse, as well as neglect. v Elder abuse can also be financial.

Effects of Abuse v For many victims of abuse, the emotional scars left by abuse last longer than the physical injuries. v Victims often experience feelings of shame, worthlessness, anxiety, and depression.

Effects of Abuse Without treatment, abused children often grow up to become abusers themselves. This is called the cycle of violence. Cycle of violence The pattern of repeating violent or abusive behaviors from one generation to the next

Effects of Abuse Children suffering abuse at home need to seek help from an adult they can trust, such as a relative, teacher, medical professional, or religious adviser.

Effects of Abuse The police can connect abused teens with social services that can help them. Short-term shelters can provide a safe place to stay. “Drop-in” services can provide food, clothing, medical attention, and crisis counseling.

Stopping Domestic Abuse Stopping domestic violence depends on the three Rs: Recognize Resist Report

Stopping Domestic Abuse The first step to stopping domestic violence is to recognize the problem. Victims and others need to be aware that child abuse and domestic violence are crimes. Any claim of abuse should be taken seriously, even if it sounds unbelievable.

Stopping Domestic Abuse Victims of domestic abuse can also resist their abusers. If someone tries to harm you, you can try to escape or to prevent the attack. Once you escape, seek help from a trusted adult.

Stopping Domestic Abuse Reporting the abuse is the third step in putting a stop to it. Talk to a trusted adult, such as a family member or a school nurse. Contact an abuse hotline or a crisis center. Go directly to the police.

Review the 3 R’s with your group v What v Why are the 3 R’s? are these important in order to stop domestic abuse?

Stopping Domestic Abuse v The victim may also require counseling and medical care. Abusers need help, too. v Through counseling and other strategies, they can learn to manage their feelings and break the cycle of violence.

Sources of Support Communities offer many forms of support to families in crisis. The type of help needed depends on the seriousness of the problem.

Sources of Support Family Counseling Services Faith Communities Support Groups Sources of Help for Families Hospitals or Clinics Community Services Law Enforcement Officials

Counseling Family counseling is therapy to restore healthy relationships in a family.

Community Services Troubled family members may seek help from a crisis center. Crisis center A facility that offers advice and support to people dealing with personal emergencies.

Counseling v Family counseling can help some families deal with changes such as separation or divorce. v It can also help in cases when one member has a problem that affects the entire family.

Support Groups v A support group is a group of several people who are all coping with the same problem. v The group meets regularly to discuss their problems and get advice from each other.

Community Services v Crisis hotlines are special telephone numbers people can call to receive help 24 hours a day. v The National Domestic Violence Hotline 1 -800 -799 -7233 v Mutual Ground, located in Aurora v Website: www. mutualground. org v Domestic violence hotline: 630 -897 -0080 (24 hr) v Sexual Assault hotline: 630 -897 -8383 (24 hr)

Community Services Public or private agencies may offer classes on parenting and conflict resolution. Social services help provide food, clothing, shelter, and medical care. Public agencies can help adults find a job or receive job training. Social agencies can remove children from abusive homes and place them in foster care. Many communities provide shelters where people can go to escape abuse.

After You Read Reviewing Facts and Vocabulary 1. Identify four different forms of child abuse. Physical abuse, emotional abuse, sexual abuse, and neglect

After You Read Reviewing Facts and Vocabulary 2. Describe the physical and emotional effects of abuse. Physical effects can include injuries, permanent injury, and, in extreme cases, death. Emotional effects include shame, worthlessness, anxiety, and depression.

After You Read Reviewing Facts and Vocabulary 3. What is family counseling? Therapy to restore healthy relationships in a family