Lesson 1 "The Family Life Cycle"

Turn to Pages 66 Read the brief introduction to the chapter and look at the goals you will achieve this chapter.

Scan Pages 67-70; focus on the cream colored boxes, which contain the key vocabulary terms.

Scan Pages 67-70 for pictures and diagrams, read each of the captions.

Read Pages 67-70 (take notes of important ideas)

Do you know the answers to the questions on page 70? (See Key Points below for help)

Do you know the vocabulary words? (See Key Points below for help)

Take the quiz on Lesson 1 "The Family Life Cycle" (You may use the book, notes and Key Points for help on the quizzes. NOT ON TESTS!)

Review answers on the quiz and print it out. This will be very useful when you are studying for the test.

Lesson 1 Key Points

Vocabulary Terms

Commitment- love, dedication; and pledge of trust.

Extended family a family who includes many people from different generations

Family life cycle - the changes in a family over time.

Discipline - correct behavior

Adolescent - a child between the ages of 13 and 17.

Section Review Answers

1. An extended family is a family that includes many people from different generations.
2. During the second stage of the family cycle, parents must meet the needs of themselves.
3. Your answer may vary. Some characteristics of a healthy marriage may include: having common goals, accepting and supporting each other, sharing household tasks, agreeing on money matters, having similar interests.
4. The first stage in the family life cycle begins when two people marry. They share duties of the family. Stage two begins when a child is born into the family and the couple has parental responsibilities. Stage three is when the children become teenagers and begin preparing for living independent lives. The fourth stage is when children leave home and begin their own lives. In the fifth and final stage, a couple must learn to accept growing limitations and disabilities.
5. Older family members contribute to the family by sharing wisdom, knowledge, and family history.

Did you learn these Objectives?

Can you explain the place of marriage in the family life cycle?

Are you able to identify some characteristics of a healthy marriage?

Can you describe parenting and responsibilities parents have?

Are you able to describe some characteristics of a healthy family?

Lesson 2 "Dealing with Family Problems"

Scan Pages 71-74; focus on the cream colored boxes, which contain the key vocabulary terms.

Scan Pages 71-74 for pictures and diagrams, read each of the captions.

Take a look at the questions on page 74 so you know what to look for while reading.

Read Pages 71-74 (take notes of important ideas)

Do you know the answers to the questions on page 74? (See Key Points below for help)

Do you know the vocabulary words? (See Key Points below for help)

Take the quiz on Lesson 2 "Dealing with Family Problems" (You may use the book, notes and Key Points for help on the quizzes. NOT ON TESTS!)

Review answers on the quiz and print it out. This will be very useful when you are studying for the test.

Lesson 2 Key Points

Vocabulary Terms

Depressed - extremely sad

Divorce - the end of a marriage

Separation - a period when a married couple stops living together.

Violent - doing actions or words that hurt people.

Child abuse - an action that harms a child.

Emotional abuse - a mistreatment through words, gestures, or lack of affection.

Sexual abuse - any sexual contact that is forced on a person.

Section Review Answers

1. Some events that cause stress in families are the birth of a child, relocation of an older family member; loss of job; illness, injury, or death of a family member.
2. Most communities have support groups to help families deal with problems. Caring adults or friends are good sources of support. Professional counselors, social workers, and psychologists can also help the family.
3. the stages for reacting to serious problems are denial, anger, adjustment, and acceptance.
4. A victim of abuse should seek help from a trustworthy adult or friend. The victim should also understand that the abuse is not his or her fault.
5. Families can respond positively to stressful situations by working together to find a way to change and adapt to stresses.

Did you learn these Objectives?

Can you identify stresses and problems that can affect families?

Are you able to identify where families can get help for problems?

 Preparing for Chapter 3 Test

Turn to Page 75 and read the Chapter 3 summary.

On pages 76-77 you will find the Chapter 3 review, complete the review.

Check your answers with those in the Key Points.

Take the Chapter 3 Test "The Family"

Review the answers then print the results for your records.

Chapter 3 Review answers

1. family life cycle
2. challenges
3. responsibilities
4. rules
5. independence
6. cope
7. adoption
8. elderly
9. roles
10. depression
11. divorce
12. counselor
13. violence
14. sexual abuse
15. communication, patience, and caring are some ways families can address new challenges
16. Denial allows people to avoid a problem when they feel they are not ready to cope with it.
17. Harsh words, threats, and lack of affection are some examples of emotional abuse. The victim may be depressed, scared, or reluctant to come in contact with others.
18. Your answer will vary: Any five of the following will work. agreeing on money matters, having similar interests, knowing each other well before marriage, accepting and supporting each other, agreeing about having children and about how to discipline children, having common goals, sharing household tasks, having similar family backgrounds and good relationships.
19. Keeping a positive attitude can help you avoid becoming depressed and help you concentrate on the problem.
20. Convince the friend to tell a trusted adult about the abuse. Help your friend understand that it is not his or her fault and that it is the abuser who is wrong. You may have something else. If it is reasonable it is fine.

Congratulations you finished Chapter 3!!