lifelong union between two people who develop an intimate relationship

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