The document discusses different types of families and their functions. It describes nuclear, single-parent, blended, extended, adoptive, and foster families. It also discusses the roles of oldest, middle, and youngest siblings. Additionally, it outlines characteristics of strong families like good communication, caring, respect, commitment, and trust. The document provides information on how families promote physical, mental/emotional, and social health.

1. FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

2. Types of
Families

3. FUNCTION OF THE FAMILY
1. Emotional Needs
2. Physical Needs
3. Culture/Tradition
4. Social Skills

4. TYPES OF FAMILIES
 Nuclear Family: two parents and one or
more children living in the same place
 Single Parent Family: one parent caring
for one or more children .
 Blended family: consist of a married
couple and their children from previous
marriages (formed when a single parent
remarries). (His, mine and ours clip)

5. TYPES OF FAMILIES
 Extended family: a family that
includes additional relatives beyond
parents and children .
 Adoptive family: consists of a parent
or parents and one or more adopted
children. Can have both adopted and
biological children .
 Foster family: the temporary
placement of children in the homes
of adults who are not related to
them.

6. FUNCTION OF THE FAMILY
1. Emotional Needs
2. Physical Needs
3. Culture/Tradition
4. Social Skills

7. HEALTH AND FAMILY
 How does your family promote your physical health?
 Providing medical care
 Setting limits on behavior
 Teaching health skills
 How does your family promote your mental/emotional health?
 Positive feedback
 Support
 Encouragement
 How does your family promote your social health?
 Values
 Cultural Heritage

8. CHARACTERISTICS OF STRONG FAMILIES
Good Communication
Caring and support
Respect
Commitment
Trust

9. Siblings

10. OLDEST CHILD
 Usually set up as an
example to the other
children.
 Treated more like an adult
by his/her parents.
 A high achiever.
 Given and accepts more
responsibility than the
other children.
 Usually college-bound.
 Independent.
 Affectionate.

11. MIDDLE CHILD
May work extra-hard to
get recognition.
Is usually a
peacemaker.
Is somewhat average in
schoolwork, but is an
all-around good
student.
Is usually a calm, even-
tempered adult.

12. YOUNGEST CHILD
 Gets a lot of attention,
along with a lot of
bossing.
 May be spoiled.
 Usually matures quickly.
 May be undisciplined and
irresponsible.
 Is easy-going about
school.
 Likes to associate with
someone who takes
charge of situations.

13. ONLY CHILD
Firstborns in triplicate
Even more responsible
Even bigger
perfectionists
Usually get along
better with people
older than themselves .

14. Friends may come and go, but
our siblings are always our
siblings.

15. SIBLING RELATIONSHIP BANK ACCOUNT
 What are some deposits into the relationship bank account?
 What are some withdrawals from the relationship bank account?

16. PARENTS

17. TOP 10 THINGS YOU OUGHTA KNOW
ABOUT PARENTS
10. Recognize how hard raising a child is.
9. Seek your parents’ advice and ask their opinions on hard things
8. Blood really is thicker than water. Your family will always be
there.
7. The less you push your parents for something, the better your
chances are for getting what you want.
6. You’ll be respected only when you respect them.
5. Nothing good comes from fighting with you parents and being
against them.
4. Help around the house.
3. Do not underestimate their ideas and advice.
2. Do your homework, buy them flowers, and save money.
1. Your parents don’t always have a reason.

18. COOPERATION AND COMPROMISE
Did you practice these skills with your parents?

19. PARENT RELATIONSHIP BANK ACCOUNT
 What are some deposits we can make in the relationship bank
account?
 What are some withdrawals from the relationship bank account?

20. CHANGES IN FAMILIES

21. What are some changes in your
family that you have experienced?

22. CHANGES IN FAMILY
 Changes in Family Structure
 Birth/Adoption
 Separation/Divorce
 Remarriage
 Death of a Family Member
 Changes in Family Circumstances
 Moving to a new home
 Changes in the family’s financial situation
 Illness and disability
 Alcohol or other drug abuse

23. TAKE TIME FOR THE FAMILY
 Working on household chores together
 Share a meal. Try to share at least one meal a day together.
 Family Events.
 Traditions.

24. TRADITIONS

25. TRADITIONS
It is important to have family
traditions. They are part of the glue
that holds families together. Lasting
memories are formed.