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Bell Ringer:
What
is the most
important
relationship in
your life?
Family Dynamics
Unit 3
Life Relationships
3.1 Match terms related to life relationships
1. alimony – financial support of an ex-spouse.
2. annulment – a decree stating that a legal
marriage never took place because of some prior
condition at the time of marriage.
3. child support-payments made by the noncustodial parent for the financial support of the
children
4. communication - process of sending and
receiving messages to share thoughts and
feelings
5. divorce – legal action that ends a marriage
6. dual career family – a family in which both husband
and wife are employed outside the home
7. dysfunctional family –a family system in which one
or more family members do not fulfill their responsibilities
throwing the system out of balance
8. infatuation- an intense emotional involvement that
begins with a sudden strong attraction based on physical
appearance or other obvious traits
9. interfaith marriage – persons of different religions
marry each other
Unit 3 terms continued
10. intimacy – closeness that develops in a
personal relationship
11. joint custody- parents share all legal rights and
responsibilities for upbringing of the child
12. legal separation – a legal agreement for the
couple to live apart, to divide their property, and
to provide for their children.
13. love- the emotion of strong affection that one
feels as a result of deeply meaningful and
satisfying relationships with other people
Unit 3 terms continued
14. nonverbal communication- communication
that uses factors other than words, such as
gestures, facial expressions, eye contact and body
language
15. sole custody- one parent has all legal rights
and responsibilities of the upbringing of the child
16. verbal communication- expressing ideas to
others by using spoken words
17. wedding – the act or ceremony of marrying
Types of Nonverbal
Communication
Body language
 Facial expressions
 Sign language
 Written language, as in texts, emails,
cards, letters, etc.
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Bell Ringer:
 How
well does your family
communicate?
 How well do you
communicate with your
friends?
 What about your teachers?
3.3 Identify effect of communication on the family
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Relationships thrive on effective communication.
Good communication is a sign that family members
are in touch with each other’s feelings and lives.
In strong families, people communicate love both
verbally and nonverbally.
The best communication results when there is a
give and take of ideas.
Choosing the right time to communicate with
family members is very important.
Bell Ringer:
Have
you ever
been in love with
someone?
Explain.
3.4 List factors that influence marital success
age
 maturity
 independence
 parental approval
 thoughtfulness
 commitment
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communication
 flexibility
 shared responsibilities
 friendships
 a realistic expectations
 shared values, goals
and interest
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Bell Ringer:
If
you’re dating, how
old were you when
you started dating,
and how many people
have you dated?
Bell Ringer:
How
old do you think
a person should be
before he/she begins
dating?
3.5 Examine aspects of dating
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a shared social activity between two people
customs vary across culture and generations
helps you find out what you might like in a mate
in the early stages dating is often difficult
readiness for dating is a personal issue
dating problems
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physical abuse
emotional abuse
date rape
Stages of Love
Stage 1: Self-Love
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A person’s first love is love of self.
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Babies think only of themselves
Stage 2: Love of Caregiver
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Love the one who cares for you
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Children love their parents
Stage 3: Love of peers
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Become attached to playmates
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Same gender best friends
Stages of Love (continued)
Stage 4: Hero Worship
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Admiring love for a older person.
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a sibling, relative, teacher
Stage 5: Love of Opposite Gender
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Thrill of being “in love” rather than the realties of love.
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Puppy love
Stage 6: Mature Love
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This love involves caring, sharing, respect,
understanding, trust and communication.
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Some people never develop enough emotionally to be capable
of mature love.
Bell Ringer:
Do
you plan on
getting married
some day?
3.6 Examine the aspects of the engagement period
An engagement is a promise or
intention to marry.
 The engagement period is a time to
prepare for the wedding.
 It is also a time to prepare for marriage.
 Not all engagements end in marriage.
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3.7 Describe responsibilities for weddings
Traditionally the Bride and her Family Pays For:
engagement photos and announcements
 wedding photographs
 wedding invitations, and postage
 bride’s dress
 ceremony fees
 reception arrangements
 music arrangements
 gifts for the bridal attendants
 flowers for ceremony and reception
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Traditionally the Groom and his Family Pays For:
bride’s engagement and wedding rings
 marriage license
 clergy fees
 grooms apparel
 gifts for groom’s attendants
 bachelor party
 rehearsal dinner
 honeymoon
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Wedding Traditions
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http://weddings.pirate-king.com
Bell Ringer:
How
do you
feel about
divorce?
3.8 List moral and legal commitments involved in a
marriage relationship
Moral
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maintaining an intimate bond of love
fulfilling marital obligations and responsibilities to
spouse and children
being honest and faithful to one’s spouse
being committed to working toward a successful
marriage and family life
supporting one’s spouse and working toward
common goals
being considerate of spouse’s needs and feelings
Legal
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Couples must meet marriage requirements of the state that
they are marrying in.
Marriage is a legal contract between two people.
Marriages between blood relatives are outlawed in all states.
Because of marriage laws, spouses and children are entitled
to support if the marriage ends through divorce.
Sometimes couples spell out marital duties and financial
obligations before the wedding in a prenuptial agreement.
All states have laws that deal with separation, divorce, child
custody, and property settlement if the marriage is dissolved.
Some states recognize a common-law marriage if the couple
has been living together for a specified length of time.
(Arkansas does not.)
Marriage Issues
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International marriage
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Interracial marriage
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different country, culture and customs
possible language barrier
public ridicule
family acceptance
Interfaith marriage
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choosing a faith in which to raise the children
varying beliefs
Bell Ringer:
How does
divorce affect
the children?
3.9 State ways the breakup of a marriage can affect family
members
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Adults will have to cope with mixed feelings.
Children cope best with divorce when they have stability.
Children often model their parent’s attitude to the
divorce.
Children will have to cope with a wide range of
emotions.
Divorce may necessitate a change in household
responsibilities.
Divorce men remarry sooner and in greater numbers
than women do.
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Older children and teens understand that the
situation is complex.
Over half of all remarriages created blended
families
Parents and children may have to adjust to a
lower income.
Parents and children may have to adjust to new
living arrangements
Parents and children will have to adapt to new
parenting routines.
Self-esteem and self-confidence may suffer due to
divorce.
Younger children often blame themselves.
3.10 Name responsibilities of divorced couples to children and
each other
Laws regarding divorce, division of property,
custody, and child support vary from state to
state.
Responsibilities to children
 Custody is usually decided on by the court.
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joint custody (parents share all legal rights and responsibilities
for upbringing of the child)
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Child support (payments made by the non-
custodial parent for the financial support of the
children)
Responsibilities to the former spouse
 Division of property and assets
 alimony (financial support for an exspouse)
Bell Ringer:
What is the difference
between a functional
family and a
dysfunctional family?
3.12 List characteristics of a functional family
love
 commitment
 time together
 trust
 traditions
 effective
communication
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shared beliefs
 respect
 responsibility
 coping skills
 understanding
 limits and rules
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3.13 Designate characteristics of a dysfunctional family
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unresolved problems or irreconcilable
differences
ineffective communication
parenting responsibilities are not fulfilled
basic needs of family are not being met
family life is a source of stress, pressure, and
pain to its members
drug abuse
physical/emotional abuse
alcohol abuse
unemployment
Resources for Families in Need
teachers and counselors
 religious organizations
 hotlines
 support groups
 health care professionals
 shelters
 local agencies and organizations
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