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Lifelong union
between
two people
who develop an
intimate
relationship
Legal ending
of a
marriage
What are some
of the reasons
couples get
divorced?
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?
Responsibilities
Before Birth
Emotional Maturity
Safety
Financial
Discipline
Responsibilities
Before Birth
Emotional
Maturity
Safety
Financial
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?
Discipline 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
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.
What are 4 basic
characteristics of a
healthy family?
Every family has problems, it’s
how you deal with them that is
important.
What are
some things
that can
cause
problems
for a family?
Financial problems,
trouble controlling anger,
depression, grief,
abuse of any form,
delinquent
behavior,
Teen pregnancy
What are some ways to
deal with these problems?
Counseling
Facing the problem, no denial
Communication
Medication