Let_39_s_talk_about_family.pdf
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This document discusses different types of families and relationships within families. It begins by defining terms like nuclear family, extended family, dysfunctional family, and more. It then asks questions about the ideal age to start a family, advantages of small vs large families, and whether families without children can be considered real families. The rest of the document focuses on what makes a strong, healthy family through factors like boundaries, guidance, communication, love, acceptance, and more. It also briefly discusses reasons why families may break up.
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- 2. Family Useful vocabulary nuclear family extended family dysfunctional family close-knit family immediate/distant/blood relative stable/stormy/close relationship single parent bring up upbringing Families and relationships authoritarian/strict parents lenient parents create/foster an optimal environment provide support, shelter, and sustenance work through conflicts in a healthy way acknowledge/validate smb’s feelings suppress/deny smb’s feelings empathize with smb force smth upon smb set boundaries Parents and children
- 3. Warm-up What types of families do you see in the pictures? What are the advantages and the disadvantages of each type? Which one is more common in our country?
- 4. What do you think is the best age to start a family? Do you think big families get on better than small families? Is it true that a family without children is not a real family? How do you think family problems should be resolved? Do you think having many friends can disturb your family life? Do you think married people working together causes family problems? Do you think it's a good idea for the grandparents to live with the family? Do you remember any famous families (real or fictional)? How would you charactarize them? Discuss the questions
- 5. STRONG FAMILY BOUNDARIES GUIDANCE COMMUNICATION LOVE ACCEPTANCE FINANCIAL STABILITY TRADITIONAL FAMILY ROLES EMPATHY ADAPTABILIT Y QUALITY TIME Discussion What makes a family strong? Look at the diagram. Decide which factors contribute more to a strong and healthy family relationship. Why?
- 6. WHY DO FAMILIES BREAK UP? Make a list of reasons. Choose ONE point on the list. Think of 2 arguments to support it. Decide why you don't support the other points. Have a debate Debate