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2.1 Communicating Effectively
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Class ActivityCOMMUNICATIONIn groups of three, come up with what each
letter in the word COMMUNICATION stands for.
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Communicating and RelatingRelationships that work:
Show respect – work out differences without hurting one another
Build reciprocal relationships – amount of give and take is equal, both people carry the same load
Communicate with each other
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Communication is:Interactive process of sharing thoughts, ideas, and feelings in ways that produce understanding
Sending and receiving messagesTalking and listeningNonverbal messages such as hand gestures
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The Communication ProcessSenders encode a message
Choose the words that will communicate your message clearly
Receivers decode a messageInterpret the sender’s words to determine their meaning
During a conversation you are a sender and a receiver
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Goal of communication is to make sure that the message received is the same as the message sent
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Sending Positive MessagesLook for opportunities to offer kindness,
understanding, and words of praiseIf you have trouble communicating positively:
Ask questions to clarify the points of misunderstanding
Apologize if necessaryMake another attempt at communicating your
message if the receiver agreesGive affirmations – positive expressions that
smooth the way to mutual respect, understanding, and cooperationShow kindness, give praise, and build self-esteem
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Class DiscussionA friend is going to get her seventh tattoo.
You think that’s too many tattoos. When she asks you to go with her, how could you express your feelings without putting her down?
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Verbal CommunicationThe expression of thoughts and feelings through spoken or written language
Be sure to choose the right wordsAvoid jargon and slang
Jargon is language that relates to a specific activity or group that most don’t understand
Avoid fillers such as “you know” “okay”
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Don’t speak for othersUse “I” messages instead of “you” messages
“you” messages blameExample: instead of saying “You must thing you own the bathroom.” try saying “I never have enough time to get ready in the morning. Maybe we could work out a schedule”
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When talking be aware of your:Tone of voiceHow fast you talkvolume
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Nonverbal CommunicationSending messages without wordsBody language, touching, physical appearance, use of space and time
Examples of body language include: smiles, frowns, eye contact, head nods, etc.
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Physical appearance tells people how you feel about yourself
Space is the distance you prefer between you and the person you talk toPrivate conversations – 18 inchesCasual conversations – more spaceIntimate conversations – less space
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Purposes of Nonverbal Communication:
Substitute for wordsAdd to or stress the actual words
Example: pointingContradict what you say
Example: you say your fine, but you are slumped over and frowning
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Class ActivityIn groups, create a mime that convey’s a
story using nonverbal communication. The audience will interpret the hand
gestures, facial expressions, body posture, spatial relations, eye contact, and appearance to discover the story.
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AssertivenessCommunicating directly and honestly about what
you think, feel, believe, or want without showing disrespect for those of the other’s
Assertive messages don’t blame or judge othersAggressive messages are a verbal attack that
judges and tramples on the feelings of othersInsults and threats are examples
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I-MessagesAssertive communicators use I-Messages
Explain facts and feelings as you see themExample: “from my viewpoint” or “as I see it”
Aggressive communicators use You-MessagesNegative or judgementalCause person receiving message to feel put-
downExample: “you ought” or “you should”
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Class DiscussionWhat is relationship between tact, honesty,
and assertiveness in communication?Can a person be tactful and assertive?Can a person be tactful and honest?How can you use these three qualities
effectively?
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The Key to Good CommunicationBe respectful
Be aware of your tone of voiceLet others speak without interrupting themShow you are paying attention – look person in
eye when they are talkingUse please, thank you, and excuse me
Choose the right time to talk to people
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Effective ListeningMost people are poor listenersHearing is automatic while listening is voluntary (takes effort)
Listening is understandingNot paying attention is a reason for poor listening
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Rules for Good ListeningPay attentionFocus on others rather than yourselfAssume that what the other person is saying is important
Give feedback that summarizes what the other person is saying
Don’t criticizeAvoid giving advice
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Try to understand the other person’s point of view
Ask open questions – questions that allow them to give a response
Avoid closed questions – yes or no questions
Pay attention to nonverbal messages
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Ways to ListenPassive listening – listening quietly and attentively
Nod or gesture to let them know you understandDoesn’t make comments or ask questions
Active listening – listener interacts with the speaker and pays close attention to what the speaker is saying, feeling, and doingAsks for feedbackAsks for clarification if don’t understandEmpathizes with the speaker – shows you understandAvoid judgment or giving advice
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HomeworkComplete w.s. p. 34, 35 on assertive
communication and I-messages
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ClassworkYou believe that you deserve a raise at work.
Based on what you’ve learned about assertive communication, develop a plan for approaching your employer for a raise.
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Paying AttentionRead the situation carefully
Interpret the signalsInterpret the moodAnalyze your messages (Are you sending the
message you want to?)
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ConversationImportant social skillCasual conversation (small talk): impersonal, friendly and polite, doesn’t tell people much about what you think or feel
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Opinion level of conversation – reveals your thoughts and ideasFriends, family
Feelings level of conversation – talk with good friends and family about how you feel
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Intimate level of conversation – share most personal and private feelingsVery close relationships
Speak for yourself, ask good questions, listen to others, be aware of nonverbal messages
In good conversation ALL participants have a chance to express their ideas
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Meeting New PeopleChoose topics that are easy to talk aboutPlay an active part in the conversationAvoid talking too little or too muchBe sincere or honest
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ClassworkOn the back of your assertive communication plan
from the beginning of the hour, write about your thoughts on the following statement: “Communication is like a traffic signal light.”
What happens when someone doesn’t interpret the signals?
What is a green light, yellow light, red light to communication?
What happens when someone runs a red light?How might relationships be impacted when
someone runs a communication “red light?”
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2.2 Dealing With Conflict
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What is Conflict?Disagreement or struggle between two or more people
Conflict is part of any close relationship
Comes from challenging situations, personality differences, and power struggles
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Situational ConflictParticular situation causes a conflictCan occur from living, working, or playing together
Usually short-livedDeal with the problem and move onExample: your sibling is in the bathroom in the morning F-O-R-E-V-E-R
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Personality DifferencesUsually occur over small annoyances
Example: you’re partners habit of biting their nails gets on your nerves
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Power StrugglesPower is the ability to influence another
personPower struggles occur when an issue is
important to both sidesControl is the action of directing
another person’s behavior When power is the cause of conflict, the
desire for control may get in the way of a solution – this creates a power struggle
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Outcomes of ConflictPositive or NegativePositive = constructive
People work together to solve a problem and reach a better understanding of each other
Negative = destructivePeople attack each other rather than the problem
Can doom a relationship
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Conflict – A Part of LifeYou will experience conflict:
In your familyIn love relationshipsAmong friendsWith close coworkers
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Health and ConflictConflict is unavoidable, but resolved conflict
begins to create positive feelingsAvoid negative effects of conflict which can
lead to destructive behaviorResolving conflict can heal and improve your
relationships
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TIPS for controlling angerTake a deep breath and count to 10Don’t blurt out something you might regret
laterThink about what made you angryGet away from the person or situation that
made you angry until you calm downExercise – Sweat off some of your emotions!Talk to othersS-T-R-E-T-C-H yourself to see all sides of the
probelm
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Why does conflict occur?Conflict happens when people want something that
requires the cooperation of others who don’t want to or are unable to give it
Three areas of conflict:Resources – two or more people are competing for
the same resource (example: time, money)Needs – personal needs and wants (example: one
person needs a friend to be their for them but the friend is unreliable)
Values – people have different values in life which creates conflict
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The conflict escalatorConflict can always grow to a higher levelThe levels of conflict are:
1. avoiding each other or subject2. discuss the conflict calmly and rationally3. argue intensely and emotionally4. fight with raised voices, insulting remarks5. fight by yelling, personal insults6. fighting by pushing, hitting, throwing
things, verbal abuse
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The first step: persons natural reaction to conflict
Going up!: as conflict escalates, behavior becomes more emotional, more intense, and more destructive
Getting emotionalStop! I want to get off!: some people will
avoid the issue – however this doesn’t make the problem go away
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HandoutP. 29-30 (constructive and destructive
relationships)
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Classwork/HomeworkRead page 123.Answer the questions on page 123 about
conflict and relationships.Complete page 38 (constructive/destructive)
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Conflict Resolving StageRespect Others: understand the position of
othersAsk questions and listenDon’t criticize, blame, use sarcasm, or tease
Lower the emotional temperatureDeal with conflict ASAP so emotions don’t get
worseDon’t take it personally
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Resolving ConflictWork it out together
Negotiate and compromise to turn your options into solutions Everyone involved must be willing to cooperate and
collaborate Must find common interests and goals Must have a flexible attitude about new ways of
doing things Willingness to give and get
Focus on the problem
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Communication is keyMessages sent during conflict include
Offers: person is willing to give in exchange for something else
Demands: tell other person what is expected of them Threats: states negative consequence of not meeting a
demand
Take time outGo for win-win solutions: everyone benefits from
the solutionUse a mediator: impartial person who acts as a
go-between for those in conflictHelp others find fair solutions to their problems
Know when to let goSometimes you just need to forget about the conflict
– is it really important enough to fight about?
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Making Conflict Work For YouLearn to deal with conflict now so you know
what to do throughout life.When you have conflict, ask:
Why is this happening?What can I do to keep the conflict from
escalating?How can I understand where the other person
is coming from?How can we meet in the middle on our
conflict?
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Homework/ClassworkRead the REASON activity pages 128 and
129. Answer the “From Your Perspective”
questions on your own paper and turn in.
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2.3 Maintaining Family Ties
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Types of Family TiesPhysical: biological ties among parents,
children, and siblings, permanentLegal: created by birth, marriage, or
adoption, permanentEmotional: ties of feeling dedicated to and
responsible for one another, change throughout life
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Family Life CycleBeginning Stage – couple with no childrenParental Stage
Expanding – couple begins having childrenDeveloping – couple cares for their children, guides
them throughout lifeLaunching – children begin leaving home
Empty nest – feeling of sadness that all children have left home
Middle Age – Children are gone, must get to know spouse again
Retirement – adjust to not working, more free time, may have less money, time to do hobbies
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Attachment in FamiliesAttachment is the long-term psychological and
emotional ties between people in a close relationship
Four characteristics of attachment:Tolerance – ability to put up with a relationship,
even though it may be unpleasant at timesAcceptance – people recognize their differences
without trying o change each otherRespect – admiring others and appreciating their
differencesAffirmation and solidarity – standing together in
a relationship
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Living in HarmonyShow your respectBe a problem solverGiver others the benefit of the doubtDo Not Disturb – give everyone their privacyShare household responsibilitiesMake friends, have fun, and enjoy life
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Accept ResponsibilitiesAs you grow into an adult, accept all of the
responsibilities that go with it:Financial – pay your part on certain purchases
to learn responsibility Housework – do your part around the houseGoing the extra mile – do something extra for
family members
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Making your family strongerPlan activities togetherShow your appreciation for family members
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ActivityMake two list
Title one, “People Who Support Me”Title two, “People I Support”Where is your balance between giving and
getting support?If there is an imbalance, what could you do to
correct it?Where do you give and get the most support –
family, friends, or others?
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Family Game ProjectCreate a game about your family!Follow Guidelines!
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2.4 Relating to Others
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Meet emotional needs: feel loved and accepted
Enrich life: share experiences, feelings, and ideas
Help you get things done: what you accomplish depends on help/support from others
Positive relationships serve significant functions in life:
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Built-in relationships – through familyFamily relationships are strongest
Acquaintances – people you know but are not close to
Voluntary – you choose themInvoluntary – family, coworkers
Kinds of Relationships
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Mutuality – both people contribute to feelings and actions that support the relationship
Trust – belief that others will not reject, betray, or hurt you
Self-disclosure – willingness to tell someone personal things about yourself
Relationship Qualities
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rapport – feeling of ease and harmony with another person
Empathy – put yourself in another person’s position
Shared interests – if you like the same things your relationship will be easier
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Take out a sheet of paper and tear into 6 pieces
Write each of the relationship qualities on the papers
Prioritize them for you!
Activity
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Relationships Change Due to:Moving to a new communityA change at workPeople change.Dealing with change:
Have a positive attitude about the situationBe active and involved in daily life – learn as
much as you can and develop new relationships
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Class DiscussionAre people born with the characteristics that
make for a quality friend or can people learn to become better friends over time?
Why is it hard for new people in school or in the community to find friends right away?
As you get older, do you think it becomes more or less difficult to make and maintain quality friendships?
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Classwork/HomeworkRead page 153Answer questions 1-5, From Your Perspective
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Relating at WorkIf coworkers enjoy working together, they tend to
be more effective workers, which makes their employer happy – this could lead to pay raises and promotions
Accept differences – no two people are alike, try to understand others attitudes and behaviors
Be professional – when at work, work!Avoid disputes – remain neutral on issues that
come up at work, don’t take sidesEstablish boundaries – don’t get too close to those
you work withLearn from mentors – people assigned to help you
at a new job
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Work and FriendshipLearn company’s policy about work
relationshipsKeep friendship and work separate as much
as possibleDo not break coworkers’ confidencesAvoid gossip at workAvoid name-dropping or bragging
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The Power of FriendshipsFriends can help you feel worthwhile and
valuedSometimes friendships are closer than
familiesWhen people move, family doesn’t usually
move with them, so friends become important and serve as a substitute for family members
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Making New FriendsJoin organizations that you have in interest in
– this can help you make new friendsJoin a work sports teamTalk with your coworkersMake friends:
In your dorm or apartment complexPeople who provide services to youRestaurant or gyms
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Keeping FriendsBe good listenerShow sympathyHave good sense of humorMake time for each otherBe honest and trustingCall or write each otherVisit themSend a birthday card!
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Preserving friendshipsLet them know how much you appreciate
themIdentify and emphasize similar values
Value conflicts (valuing different things in life) threaten friendships
Make time for friends – especially during their tough times
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HomeworkWorksheet page 31, “Playing Defense:
Defense Mechanisms and You”
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A diverse communityPut yourself in the other persons shoes, how
would you feel if you were of another race or culture and had to be here?
Develop empathy – ability to understand what someone else is experiencingPut yourself in another’s place and try to see
things from their point of view
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Similarities and DifferencesSome people won’t try to get to know others
which can lead to a prejudice – an unfair or biased opinion against othersForm opinion about individuals before or instead
of getting to know them Prejudice stems from fear, suspicion, or ignorancePrejudice can lead to discrimination – unfairly
leftout of certain groups, activities, or employment opportunities
Prejudice and discrimination are learned at an early ageLearn facts about people to overcome prejudices
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homeworkWorksheet page 28-30, “Looking prejudice in
the Eye”
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2.5 Examining Roles
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What is a Role?Role – expected pattern of behavior associated with a person’s position in society
Given roles – automatically acquire (brother/sister/son/daughter)
Chosen roles – deliberately selected (choose to marry)
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Learning RolesThrough direct teachingRole models – people you look up to that you learn attitudes and behaviors from
Role expectations – the behavior you anticipate from a certain roleExample: doctor should answer your questions
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Stereotypes – standardized idea about the qualities or behavior of a certain category of peopleInaccurate role expectations
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Men and Women Play Different Roles In Life:Role conflict: differing view of role expectationsOccur because roles are learned from many sources and because roles change over time
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Role Tree Activity!
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2.6 More Than Just Friends
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What do these mean?“Like Attracts Like” “Opposites Attract”
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Single LifePlatonic relationship – male/female
relationship in which there is affection, but no romance
Do things that you want to do without having to seek approval from someone else
More freedom
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ActivityIn groups of all male and all female, make a
list of activities you would enjoy while out in groups.
Now star those activities that would be ok to do in a group that was both male/female.
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Meeting PeopleIn the community – co-ed sports teams,
organizations, community service groupsBlind dates – being introduced to others by
people you mutually knowInteresting and funRules to follow:
Find out about your date – what are their interests? Go out with another couple the first time Meet at neutral locations until you know each other
better
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In groups – less stressful than going on a date as a coupleCasual environment to get to know people
At work – try to avoid workplace dating, can get you in trouble
Dating services – answer questionnaires and you are matched up with people of similar interests
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Positive Qualities to Look for When Dating
Compatibility: people who can exist together in harmony share interests, values, attitudes
Honesty: honest with self and each other, can be self without a fear of rejection
Respect: honor each other, listen to ideas and opinions without criticizing
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Mutual support: help each other grow by giving encouragement
Independence: don’t limit partners interests or relationships with family and friends
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DiscussionDo you think females as well as males should
ask for a date? Why or why not?
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Homework/Classwork“Who Pays? (page 31-32)Think about your qualities as a “gift” that you
might wrap up and give to another person, possibly a dating partner. What qualities would you wrap up and why? What makes this gift special?
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Healthy RelationshipsSimilar values, standards, interests, and
goalsMutual support – caring about each others
successes and failures, well-being, encourage each other
HonestyAutonomy – freedom to enjoy time and
activities away from each other (don’t always have to be with that person)
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How do you learn to love?Through experience and observation
By receiving love from others and seeing loving relationships of others
Learning to love is a lifelong process that begins at birth
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The Stages of LoveStage 1 (self love): when people take care of baby’s the baby learns they are worthy of love
Stage 2 (love of caregiver): when baby’s are cared for they gain trust and love for caregivers
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Stage 3 (love of peers): as children play they become attached to playmates – this is a form of love
Stage 4 (hero worship): develop loving admiration for an older person they look up to
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Stage 5 (love of the opposite gender): begins as preteens, attraction is usually short lived
Stage 6 (mature love): caring, sharing, respect, understanding, trust and commitmentDevelops over time and lasts
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Planning for SuccessLearn about your partner’s interestsLearn about new activities that your not
familiar with, but your partner enjoys (example: sports)
Consider double dating
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Love or Lust?Love is
Giving, not receivingTakes time to developCaring about the
other personBased on respect and
responsibilitySharingInvolves commitment
Lust (infatuation) isDevelops in an
instantConcern about
oneselfDriven by physical
desireTakingNot based on
commitment
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What is mature love?People who share mature love have reached a high level of emotional development
Can begin with a physical attraction
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Signs of Mature LoveSecure and Comfortable: confident, trusting, faithful
Based on shared interests: like some of the same things
Based on shared beliefs and goals: want same things in life
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Highly focused on the other person: sometimes the other person is more important than selfCare about the other persons point of view, emotions, health, and happiness
Accepting but realistic: see the other person for who they really are
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Responsible: each person works to make the relationship succeed
Respectful: doesn’t say things to hurt the other person
Able to put attraction in perspective: are physically attracted to person but also enjoy their company
Lasting: stands the test of time
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ClassworkTogether, read pages 32-33, “ Infatuation,
Lust, or Love” and discuss the questions in groups.
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HomeworkRead page 173Answer the two Using Your Resources Wisely
questionsMake a list of 20 inexpensive things you
would like to do on a date.
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Developing RespectRespect develops through honest and open
communicationListen to each otherRespect each others privacy
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When Relationships EndEmotions may be high: sad, angry, hurt,
anxious, relievedMay feel betrayedMay feel free
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If you decide to end the relationshipTreat the other person with respect – focus on
the differences between each other, not what is wrong with the other person
Explain why you think the two of each other aren’t right for each other
Avoid person attacks, insultsDon’t give the other person false hopes of
starting the relationship again – be consistent and firm!
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Homework“Beating the Break-Up Blues” (page 34)
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Dealing With Feelings After a break-up:
Remember why you broke upSeek supportBe willing to apologize and forgiveBe realisticHave hope for the future
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2.7 Committing to Marriage and Family
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Commitmentpledge to give their relationship high priority
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Are you ready for a commitment?MaturityTime – takes time to get to know the other
personEducation and career goalsShared interests and valuesSupport of family and friends
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Classwork1. Make a list of values and characteristics
that you desire in a partner.2. Circle the values and characteristics that
best describe yourself3. Write a short essay describing how these
values and characteristics can help lead to a successful marriage
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Thinking about Marriage?Consider the
following:ValuesExpectationsFinancesHousehold
responsibilitiesChildren
Views on parentingReligious beliefsWorkConflict resolution
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Getting EngagedEngagement – promise or intention to marryTime to learn more about each other’s
similarities and differences
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The engagementPurposes of engagement
Engagement is a promise or intention to marry
Time to prepare for wedding and marriage
Allows couple to address issues that will affect their lives
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Learning about each other: time to make sure you really know each otherLeaves fewer surprises after the wedding
Identifying differences: identifying and dealing with differences can help you decide if differences will enhance their relationship or doom it
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Developing teamwork: start thinking as “we” rather than “I”Using teamwork skills: trust, good communication skills, compromise
Establishing new relationships: include each other in family activitiesIf children are involved – get to know each other
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Seeking advice: go to premarital counselingTrained professionals that help you realize reasons you are marrying
Helps reveal trouble spotsBroken engagements: 1/3 of engagements are broken better than a broken marriage
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Making Wedding PlansA ceremony of significance: formal, legal expression of commitment and creation of a new family
Contracts and customs: binding agreement between two peopleOverseen by state and made official with a license
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Marriage lawsRestrictions regarding minimum age, mental soundness, and certain diseases, close blood ties
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Prenuptial agreementsLegal document to protect certain things in a marriageProtect property such as money or possessions
Establish ownership: says how property will be divided if divorce
Define roles: may say who will take off work to raise children, who will manage money, how major decisions will be made, etc.
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The CeremonyMust fulfill legal requirementsMust fit family budgetCivil ceremony: performed by judge or justice of peace
Religious ceremonyWedding usually followed by reception to celebrate the marriage
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CustomsAre different depending on ethnic background, religion, and geography
Common customs include:Exchange of rings: round ring symbolizes unity and timelessness
Engagement parties and showers: help them get started
Write own vows
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Wedding ConcernsPlanning a wedding takes much time and you must manage:Managing expenses: expenses may be split by both families or the couple may pay for it on their own
Managing conflict: may disagree on wedding plan but should use communication skills to work through it
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Keeping perspective: problems will come up – laugh and go on!
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A successful marriage includes:CommitmentCommunicationAcceptance of each other – can’t change each
other!Compatibility – shared interestsShared decision making and responsibilityConflict resolutionTime for each otherintimacy
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Group ActivityIn groups of 2-3, develop a checklist of at
least eight items that could be used to help people consider whether they’re ready to have children or not.
Rank these items from the most to least important.
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Thinking About ChildrenConsider the following:
Emotional maturityDesire for parenthoodHealthManagement skillsfinances
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Trends Affecting FamiliesCouples are marrying later in life than did
previous generationsIncreasing mobility – people are moving a lot!Blended familiesHome as work place and school
Parents are working from homeHomeschooling of children