Unit 5 Social Health Copyright 2005 Delmar Learning

Unit 5 Social Health © Copyright 2005 Delmar Learning, a division of Thomson

Chapter 16 Healthy Relationships at Home © Copyright 2005 Delmar Learning, a division of Thomson

Chapter Objectives 1. Explain the role and purpose of a family 2. List and describe several qualities of healthy family relationships 3. Identify some of the factors contributing to changes in family structure 4. Describe the most common types of family structures (continues) © Copyright 2005 Delmar Learning, a division of Thomson Learning, Inc. 3

Chapter Objectives (continued) 5. List and describe two of the central challenges of teens 6. List some of the underlying stressors for families with teens 7. Develop a personal action plan for contributing to the development and maintenance of a healthy family © Copyright 2005 Delmar Learning, a division of Thomson Learning, Inc. 4

Introduction • Relationships with family members serve as models for relationships with others • Interpersonal skills are related to family experiences © Copyright 2005 Delmar Learning, a division of Thomson Learning, Inc. 5

The Nature of the Family • There are many types of families • Historically the family has formed the basic unit of society • Provides support and resources for raising children • Ensures safety and support of members • Each member affects and is affected by every other member © Copyright 2005 Delmar Learning, a division of Thomson Learning, Inc. 6

Qualities of Healthy Family Relationships • • • Mutual respect Trust Honesty Authenticity Love • • • Acceptance Commitment Good communication Problem-solving skills Conflict resolution © Copyright 2005 Delmar Learning, a division of Thomson Learning, Inc. 7

Family Structures • Traditional family • Blended family • Other types – Single parent – Grandparents – Guardians © Copyright 2005 Delmar Learning, a division of Thomson Learning, Inc. 8

Common Stressors for Families • Teen issues – Appearance – Curfews, driving privileges – Choice of friends – Division of time between family and peers – Dating and sexuality – Use of tobacco, alcohol, drugs • Issues for parents – Teen children are changing – Parents may be approaching or in middle years – Their parents (grandparents) are aging © Copyright 2005 Delmar Learning, a division of Thomson Learning, Inc. 9

Succeeding in Family Relationships • Establish a good relationship with yourself • Strive to contribute positively to your family • Practice relationship skills at home © Copyright 2005 Delmar Learning, a division of Thomson Learning, Inc. 10

Summary • Family relationships form the foundation for other relationships outside the family unit • All members of families experience stress related to teens’ growing independence • You can learn good relationship skills and make a positive contribution to your family © Copyright 2005 Delmar Learning, a division of Thomson Learning, Inc. 11