PCD Objective 1 01 Family Structures Family Life
PCD Objective 1. 01 Family Structures & Family Life Cycles Chapter 3 The Developing Child
Family Structures No one family is preferred over another
Nuclear Family n Husband + Wife & Biological Children
Nuclear Advantages n Two parents support one another and raise the children n possibly two incomes Disadvantages n None
Blended Family 1. Man/Woman marry with children from previous marriage n Children that existed before marriage n Step brother/sister n Step Parents 2. Man/Woman have children after remarriage n Children born into marriage n ½ brother/sister
Blended Advantages Disadvantages n “Instant” family n n opportunity to be around children Challenge of adjusting to others’ presence and needs n have to share parents and family resources n conflicting expectations of parents and extended families
Extended n Family with: n. Grandparents n. Uncles n. Aunts n. Cousins n(other n living relatives) in the same home
Extended Advantages Disadvantages n May be extra n Additional babysitters n gain knowledge from elders n division of labor authority figures n more crowded n physical care of elderly
Single Parent n. One parent with child or children
Single-parent Advantages Disadvantages n Only one authority n figure n less parental conflict n n n Demanding No one to share responsibilities with Stressful Possible lower income No second gender role model Possibly fewer hours with children
Adoptive Family n Permanently care for children n. Legally responsible through court of law
Adoptive Extended Advantages n Solution for couples who cannot have children Disadvantages n Children may feel rejected by biological parents n short transition period to parenthood
Foster Advantages Disadvantages n Temporary care n n emotional issues n n Children may have emotional and legal issues from their birth families instability in placements so frequent adjustments required competition with biological children and other foster children
Understand stages/variations of the family life cycle and types of family structures n Stages of the family life cycle n Beginning A family can have members in more than one stage of the family life cycle family---newlyweds n Child-bearing family---expanding n Parenting family---developing n Launching family---middle age n Mid-years family---pre-retirement 55 -64 n Aging family---retirement 65 and over
Family Life Cycle n n Beginning n Relationship/Marriage (newlyweds) n Family Unit Established Child-bearing n Couple adjust to parenthood Parenting family n Developing n pre-school – teenager n Parents work to meet children’s needs n n expanding
Family Life Cycle cont…. n n n Launching n Middle-age n Children gradually leave home Mid-years family n Pre-retirement 55 -64 n AKA: “Empty Nest” n Children move out of the house Aging family n Retirement n Reach the age where its time to retire n 65 & over n Parents adjust to a slower pace of life
Life Cycle…. Will continue and cycle back around n That’s why it’s called “LIFE CYCLE!” n n Cycle=round, rotating GET IT? ? n Could the Life Cycle ever change? ? n What could possibly change the Family Life Cycle? n
The Family Life Cycle Retirement Couple stops full-time work & adjust to having more FREE TIME! Middle Age - AKA: “Empty Nest” Stage Couple renews their relationship & prepares for retirement. Launching Stage Children gradually leave home to support themselves… with the help of parents. Beginning Stage Couple works to est. a home &marriage Expanding Stage Prepare to adjust to Parenthood Developing Stage Parents work to meet children’s needs & help them develop independence
Variations of the family life cycle: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Individuals choose not to marry Individuals whose spouses die or leave Couples choose not to, or find they are unable, to have children Families skip, overlap, or repeat stages, which creates new sequences Families have additional children several years after first group of children Families decide to adopt after their children are in the launching stage Families are involved in second marriages; two families blend and stages are repeated Families create extended families by bringing aging relatives
Mobile Families-handout n n Directions: n Look in your notes to find the answers to the questions for the Activities Materials: n Magazines n Scissors n Glue n Variety of colored construction paper n Cut: n six circles n eight large ovals n six rectangles
Activity #1 Beginning Stage Directions: n Cut 6 circles n Write 1 stage of the family life cycle on each circle with a magic marker. n Find a picture to glue on the back of each circle to show you understand the meaning. n
Activity #2 I choose to be single. Directions: n Cut 8 ovals n Write each variation of the family on each oval. n Find a picture to glue on the back of the oval to show you understand the meaning. n
Single-Parent Activity #3 Family S Directions: n Cut 6 rectangles. n Write the types of Family Structures on each rectangle. n Find a picture to glue on the back of each rectangle to show you understand the meaning. n
Family Mobile n When you have completed your circles, rectangles, and ovals you will put on your creative hats and create a “Family Mobile. ” n We are open to ideas and suggestions? ? ? !? !? !
Opinions about Family Structures-handout Directions: n Read each statement about characteristics of families. n Mark whether you strongly agree or disagree with each of the six statements n
Ticket In/Ticket Out n Directions: You will receive a Ticket when you enter class. n Write your description of your family on the ticket. n Put in the PCD Orange box as you leave class when the bell rings. n
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