This document discusses promoting respect for individual differences within families. It provides learning objectives about identifying actions that respect differences, analyzing family duties, and appreciating responsibility. It introduces discussing differences and the importance of acceptance and respect. Examples are given of situations requiring cooperation despite differences. Strategies are outlined for showing respect, like communication, understanding strengths and weaknesses, and doing responsibilities. The key message is that while people differ, cooperation and support create harmony.

1. WE ARE
DIFFERENT,
BUT ONE
HOMEROOM GUIDANCE
QUARTER 1 – MODULE 6

2. Learning Objectives
At the end of this module, you are expected to:
1. identify actions or behaviors that promote respect for
individual differences in the family;
2. analyze situations involving family duties that promote
good relationship; and
3. appreciate the importance of responsibility in
establishing good relationship despite individual
differences.

3. INTRODUCTION
We are all unique, but we also have similarities. It is
important that we are aware of our personal
characteristics most especially those that can help us
establish good relationships. Individual differences are
already a given fact and the best way to deal with it is
acceptance and respect.
As we live in this new normal, it is necessary to gain
insights about our behaviors that promote respect for
individual differences especially within our family. Such
insight will promote healthy relationships and
responsible family members.

4. Worked as One
Think of a situation about your family where you needed to
work together or at least helped one another to accomplish
something. How did it affect your relationship as family
members? Try to come up with a representation or symbol of
that experience. Draw it on a short bond paper. Feel free to
color it if you want. Answer the following questions afterwards.
Processing Questions:
1. How did you feel upon seeing the symbol?
2. Can you really set aside your individual differences for a
greater purpose? How?

5. Let’s Explore This
Situation How will you respond to
show respect for
individual differences in
your family?
What could be the result
of your action?
1. Your sibling is answering the
school modules when you
realized that it was already
time to wash the dishes. Last
time when it was your turn,
you stopped doing your
schoolwork and did household
chores.

6. Let’s Explore This
Situation How will you respond to
show respect for
individual differences in
your family?
What could be the result
of your action?
2. Your parents promised that
they will buy a new mobile
phone for you. However,
because of the pandemic, they
they decided to buy a personal
personal computer that you
can share with your other
siblings instead.

7. Let’s Explore This
Situation How will you respond to
show respect for
individual differences in
your family?
What could be the result
of your action?
3. Your siblings like to watch
their favorite TV show while
you are studying. You try to
explain to them that you
cannot concentrate if they
would turn on the television
but they insist on watching.

8. Let’s Explore This
Processing Questions
1. What individual differences can you see in the given
situations?
2. Based on your answers, were you able to manage your
individual differences well? Why do you say so?

9. Keep in Mind
Every individual differs based on temperament, personality, abilities, interests,
and even views, perceptions and beliefs about themselves, others, and the
world. However, no matter how different we are from one another, it is still
important that we must acknowledge these differences so we can better relate
with others.
Respecting individual differences is an important aspect in strengthening family
relationships. Members of the family possess differences which need to be
known to each members and be accepted by one another in order to have a
more harmonious and healthy family relationship.

10. Here are some ways on how you can show
respect for individual differences within the
family:
Frequent communication
Ask questions if there are clarifications and avoid making assumptions
Make some adjustments if necessary
Involve yourself by doing your responsibilities
Learn to understand and accept other’s differences (strengths and weaknesses)
Yearn for what is good for all members of the family

11. “I am me and they are them, but
we are together”
What are your
responsibilities at
home?
What are the
responsibilities of
the other
members of your
family at home?
How do you
support each other
in performing
different chores
What is the
outcome of the
support in the
family
relationship?
Ex. Sweep the floor Wash the dishes We give appreciation to
each other as they
perform their chores
Cooperation and
Harmony in the family

12. What I have learned
Complete the following sentences on a clean sheet of paper.
1. We may have individual differences but _____________________.
2. What I appreciate most with our differences in the family is
____________________.
3. We celebrate our similarities by ________________________.

13. Share your Thoughts & Feelings
Suggest 3 to 5 ways to strengthen your relationship
with your family. Write your answers on a one whole
sheet of paper.