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Family LifePresented by:George Mitchell

March 19, 2011

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REQUIREMENTS

You should have 3, 4, 5, and 6 complete

We will work on 1, 2, and 7

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REQUIREMENT 1

Prepare an outline on what a family is and discuss this

with your merit badge counselor.

Tell why families are important to individuals and to

society.

Discuss how the actions of one member can affect

other members.

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REQUIREMENT 2

List several reasons why you are important to

your family and discuss this with your parentsor guardians and with your merit badge

counselor.

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REQUIREMENT 7

Discuss the following with your counselor:

Your understanding of what makes an effectivefather and why, and your thoughts on the

father's role in the family

Your understanding of the responsibilities of aparent.

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WHAT IS A FAMILY?

Strong families are the foundations of strong

communities. Family is the foundation for to physical,

emotional, social, moral and intellectual

development.

Family life will have its up and downs.

Sharing of faith and religious activities.

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The Family Structure

No two families are alike.

Each family forms its own set of values.

Who is your family?

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Positive Family Traits

Love

Security

Acceptance and Respect Mutual Trust

Good Relationship and communication skills

Shared Roles and Responsibilities

Cooperation and Interdependence Time Spent Together

Good Management Skills

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Love

Unconditional

How to show love: Special words like I love you

Spending time with them

Doing favors for family members

Listening to them Being Patient

Doing things without being asked

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Security

Refers to physical and psychological safety.

People are secure when their physical needsare met.

Troubled family members who feel insecuremay distrust and are suspicious of others.

How do you feel secure?

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Acceptance and Respect

You are important.

Part of growing up is learning to respectyourself and others.

There are many ways you can add to the

strength, happiness, and well-being of your

family (page 14).

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Mutual Trust

Parents set guidelines to help protect you,

help you grow, and help you make thoughtfuldecisions.

What does trust mean to you?

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Good Relationships and

Communication Skills

Good Communication helps prevent

misunderstandings.

All families have disagreements

Send clear messages, avoid roadblocks like:

Criticizing

Judging

Labeling

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Shared Roles and Responsibilities

Do your share of work in your family.

Do your chores without complaining or being

asked.

When you carry out your responsibilities you

show your family members that you love

them and they can depend on you.

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Cooperation and Interdependence

As you depend on your family members they

will also depend on you, this is calledinterdependence.

Daily Chores

Special Projects

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Time Spent Together

Requirement 5

Family Project The goal of your project

How family members participated

The Results

How do you spend time with your family?

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Good Management Skills

Managing a family requires balancing timeand money

Time Management Ways to manage time

Money Management Ways to manage money

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THE FAMILY MEETING

Requirement 6

How did you do?

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THE DANGERS OF DRUGS AND

SUBSTANCES ABUSE

Peer Pressure

Abusing is not cool Does not make you popular, or adult

Hurts people you love

Signs to recognize a user (pg 39)

Talk to a respected adult if someone you know is

using drugs

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FACES OF METH

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FACES OF METH

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FAMILY MATTERS

Crisis within the family Death, Natural Disaster, Loss of parents job,

Divorce, Serious Illness

The Effect of Technology on Your Family Technology can make life easier, but can also

take time away from other important activities

Use cell phone wisely and respectfully

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UNDERSTAND THE GROWING-UP

PROCESS

Adolescence

Puberty

Intellectual Changes How to solve more complex problems

Choices you make will affect your life and otherfamily members

Consequence for every choice

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Friendships

A good friend is one who accepts you the

way you are

Interest in Girls

Going out together in groups

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Abstinence Before Marriage is

Best

Poor decisions about sexual activity can

affect the rest of your life

Regrets

Disease

Pregnancy

Abstinence is a sign of maturity

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YOUR FUTURE FAMILY

Many factors help young couples determine ifthey are ready for marriage: Age

Social experience

Emotional maturity

Financial security Education

Goals and Desires

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Issues to Deal with in Advance

Compromise

Work together as a team

Do not marry someone you think you can change

Talk openly and honestly

Marriage and parenting is not easy

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Parenting

Some couples choose to remain childless

Having children is a lifelong responsibility

Readiness for parenting are similar to those formarriage

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Being an Effective Father

You will be your childs Role Model

Must have a good relationship with your wife

You need to be ready to parent

You really want to have children

Be involved in your childs life

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Responsibilities of Parenthood

Taking care of physical needs Food, clothing, shelter

Providing Love and emotional support Unconditional Love

Offering guidance and discipline Children need limits

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Providing protection

Know where they are and make sure they are safe

Providing Economic Support

Children cost money

Many parents give up things to provide for their children

Taking care of health needs

Medical Insurance

Periodic visits to the doctor

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Sharing resources such as time, talent, ideas

Children need time and attention

Teaching independence and responsibility Allow them to help around the house

Let them try things without inferring Build Confidence

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Teaching Social Skills

You are their Role Model How to behave around other people

Good Manners

Treat others with respect

Providing Education and Recreationexperiences Reading and playing games with your child

Show interest in their education and recreation

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Teaching Values

What belief and values would you like to passalong to your children?

Nurturing Spiritual Well-being

You will set the example for how your childrens

faith is practiced Preserving Cultural Traditions

Celebrate certain holidays the same way your

family did

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Any questions or

comments?

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