lifelong union between two people who develop an intimate relationship
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Lifelong union between
two peoplewho develop an
intimate relationship
State of being emotionally connected
to another person.
Ability to assess a
relationship and to
act according to
what is best for
everyone involved
Legal ending of a
marriage
Abuse, addiction, unfaithfulness, emotional immaturity,
conflicts with family, selfishness, lack of communication, unfulfilled expectations,
financial trouble, grow apart
What type or responsibilities should a couple be ready to face when starting a family?
ResponsibilitiesBefore Birth
Emotional Maturity
SafetySafety
Financial
Discipline
ResponsibilitiesBefore Birth
Emotional Maturity
SafetySafety
Financial
Discipline
Prenatal Care, Place to live, Income
Once you have a baby, their needs have to come before yours
Safe environment to raise a child
Diapers, formula, day care, clothes…$$$ for 18 years (at least!)
How will you raise the child?Public vs Private school? Religion?
A parent’s actions and behaviors are noticed and even picked up by their children.
What are some things a parent can do to help build
a healthy self-esteem in their children?
Give children time and attention
Establish clear rules and limits
Take time to listen and communicate
Praise positive behavior and good choices
mom, dad and kids
biological parent, step parent
& step children
children live with only one parent
relatives outside the nuclear family
(grandparents,aunts, uncles,
cousins)
parents are legal guardians over children who are not
biologically theirs.
children live with a family
temporarily until they are
adopted or returned to their
biological parents.
Effective
communicationRespect
Commitment LOVE
What are some
things that can cause
problems for a
family?
Every family has problems, it’s how you deal with them that is
important.
Financial problems, trouble controlling anger, depression, grief, abuse of any form, delinquent behavior,Teen pregnancy
What are some ways to deal with these
problems?CounselingFacing the problem, no denialCommunicationMedication