The Importance of Families
Healthy families consist pf people who care about each other and work together as a team. Family members work together to
- provide food, clothing, and a place to live.
- create a loving environment
- encourage independence
- teach values and skills
- give friendship, guidance and emotional support
Types of Families
Nuclear Family Includes two parents and one or more children
Single Parent Family Includes one parent and one or more children
Blended Family Formed when two people marry and a least one has children from a previous marriage
Extended Family One or two parents and children as well as other relatives, such as grandparents or aunts and uncles
Single Parent Family Includes one parent and one or more children
Blended Family Formed when two people marry and a least one has children from a previous marriage
Extended Family One or two parents and children as well as other relatives, such as grandparents or aunts and uncles
Strengthening Family Relationships
Families become closer when they spend time together. Being involved in each others lives and sharing activities like hobbies, sports events and cooking together all help strengthen family ties.
Watch the video and do the activity. Post your answers on your E-Portfolio under the heading. Being Responsible.
What activities do you share with your mother, father, siblings (brothers and sisters)? Make a list of the fun activities that you do with your family. Next make a list of all of the chores or things you do to support your family.
What more do you think you can do to help your parents?
In healthy families the members do things with and for each other. Helping with household chores and supporting each other through good and bad times will build the bonds of affection and provide emotional support for all members of the family.
Watch the video and do the activity. Post your answers on your E-Portfolio under the heading. Being Responsible.
What activities do you share with your mother, father, siblings (brothers and sisters)? Make a list of the fun activities that you do with your family. Next make a list of all of the chores or things you do to support your family.
What more do you think you can do to help your parents?
In healthy families the members do things with and for each other. Helping with household chores and supporting each other through good and bad times will build the bonds of affection and provide emotional support for all members of the family.