Read and think about each of the following questions. Describe some positive and
negative changes that may take place.
A single parent of two marries a single parent of one.
The parents of an only child discover that they will be having another baby.
The father of two teens receives a promotion that will require the family to move to
another city.
Two teen siblings try out for the school softball team, one makes the team and the other
does not.
The mother of a teen is no longer at home at dinnertime because she has taken a new
job as a waitress in a restaurant. The teen must now make dinner for his younger
siblings.
Planning Family activities
Make a plan for family activities in the following situations- include the items you will
need and costs of activities.
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Quiet week day evening at home
Physical activity family weekend
Weekend road trip
Fun Saturday at home as a family