Chapter 1 Families, Society, and You Section 1.1 The Need for Strong Families The family serves many functions for its members. Families and society affect each other in many ways. Society is strong when the families in it are strong. Glencoe Families Today Chapter 1 Families, Society, and You 1 Chapter 1 Families, Society, and You Functions of the Family The family serves many functions for its members. Families and society affect each other in numerous ways. Society is strong when the families in it are strong. Glencoe Families Today Chapter 1 Families, Society, and You 2 Chapter 1 Families, Society, and You Functions of the Family A family adds value and structure to individual lives and to society. family A group of two or more people who live together. These people are related by birth, marriage, or adoption. Glencoe Families Today Chapter 1 Families, Society, and You 3 Chapter 1 Families, Society, and You Functions of the Family The functions that the family provides are also the responsibilities of family life. • Love and affection • Economic support • Security • Procreation • Protection • Guidance • Education • Socialization • Teaching values • Recreation Glencoe Families Today Chapter 1 Families, Society, and You 4 Chapter 1 Families, Society, and You Functions of the Family Each person in a family has a special function to the other family members. function A purpose, action, or role. Glencoe Families Today Chapter 1 Families, Society, and You 5 Chapter 1 Families, Society, and You Functions of the Family Members of dysfunctional families may have to work harder than others do to meet certain needs. They still may be able to carry out some of their functions. dysfunctional Unable to carry out functions. Glencoe Families Today Chapter 1 Families, Society, and You 6 Chapter 1 Families, Society, and You The Family: The Basic Unit of Society The basic unit of society is the family. society A group of people who have developed patterns of relationships from being around one another. Glencoe Families Today Chapter 1 Families, Society, and You 7 Chapter 1 Families, Society, and You The Family: The Basic Unit of Society Families affect every level of society, but they have the greatest impact on the community closest to them. community The common area where different people live. Each community or society is made up of many families. Glencoe Families Today Chapter 1 Families, Society, and You 8 Chapter 1 Families, Society, and You The Family: The Basic Unit of Society When people, families, and society work together and support each other, each is stronger. Society can be seen at many levels: Neighborhood City Levels of Society Country Glencoe Families Today Chapter 1 Families, Society, and You State 9 Chapter 1 Families, Society, and You Society and Families Families are vital to the health of society. Parts of society affect families. You and your family are linked to your community. Glencoe Families Today Chapter 1 Families, Society, and You 10 Chapter 1 Families, Society, and You Family Law Laws that affect families influence family spending, affect education, and protect older family members and children. There are laws for: • Taxes • Schools • Interest rates • Marriage • Unemployed people • Divorce Glencoe Families Today Chapter 1 Families, Society, and You 11 Chapter 1 Families, Society, and You The Business World Businesses and families affect each other. When work affects workers, it can also have an impact on others in the family. Glencoe Families Today Chapter 1 Families, Society, and You 12 Chapter 1 Families, Society, and You The Business World When employers create helpful family policies, both sides gain. gain To acquire an increase or addition. Glencoe Families Today Chapter 1 Families, Society, and You 13 Chapter 1 Families, Society, and You Community Involvement The community offers many groups to help families. Social Agencies Religious Groups Schools Glencoe Families Today Chapter 1 Families, Society, and You Police and the Courts Parks 14 Chapter 1 Families, Society, and You Community Involvement Families can find a wide array of groups and services in the community to help them with their issues. array A large group, number, or quantity of people or things. Glencoe Families Today Chapter 1 Families, Society, and You 15 Chapter 1 Families, Society, and You The Family’s Responsibility Just as society works to help families, families have a responsibility to take an active role. Society can not do it all. Families must: Take Responsibility Find their strengths Glencoe Families Today Chapter 1 Families, Society, and You 16 Chapter 1 Families, Society, and You Taking Responsibility By taking on more responsibility, families can take the pressure off society. When families help the community, they help themselves. Glencoe Families Today Chapter 1 Families, Society, and You 17 Chapter 1 Families, Society, and You Family Strengths They support each other. They communicate with each other. Family Strengths Glencoe Families Today Chapter 1 Families, Society, and You They teach each other in the family and in the community. 18 Chapter 1 Families, Society, and You Strong Families Are Healthy Families Strong families can deal with problems. They look for ways to cope and find answers to issues that come up. Glencoe Families Today Chapter 1 Families, Society, and You 19 Chapter 1 Families, Society, and You Section 1.2 Why Study Families? Interpersonal skills help people build strong families. You can use what you learn about families in your life now and in the future. Glencoe Families Today Chapter 1 Families, Society, and You 20 Chapter 1 Families, Society, and You Interpersonal Skills The family serves many functions for its members. Families and society affect each other in numerous ways. Society is strong when the families in it are strong. Glencoe Families Today Chapter 1 Families, Society, and You 21 Chapter 1 Families, Society, and You Interpersonal Skills When families learn to use interpersonal skills, they can begin to get along better. interpersonal skills Occurring between people. Glencoe Families Today Chapter 1 Families, Society, and You 22 Chapter 1 Families, Society, and You Interpersonal Skills Learning communication skills will help families become stronger. communication The process of sending and receiving messages. Glencoe Families Today Chapter 1 Families, Society, and You 23 Chapter 1 Families, Society, and You Interpersonal Skills Families must have strong problem-solving and decision-making skills. Glencoe Families Today Chapter 1 Families, Society, and You 24 Chapter 1 Families, Society, and You Interpersonal Skills Families with good management skills will be able to handle finances and household chores more easily. management Using what you have to get what you want. Glencoe Families Today Chapter 1 Families, Society, and You 25 Chapter 1 Families, Society, and You Interpersonal Skills Good conflict resolution helps families live together peacefully. conflict resolution A way to solve disagreements. Glencoe Families Today Chapter 1 Families, Society, and You 26 Chapter 1 Families, Society, and You Strengthen Your Family Now Because very few families are problem-free, they need to know: • The family comes first. • Every family member contributes to the family. • Change is possible. • Problems can be solved. • How to solve problems. • Where to get help. Glencoe Families Today Chapter 1 Families, Society, and You 27 Chapter 1 Families, Society, and You Strengthen Your Family Now Families have many challenges to confront in today’s world. confront To come face to face with. Glencoe Families Today Chapter 1 Families, Society, and You 28 Chapter 1 Families, Society, and You Look to the Future If you plan a family in the future, you will find the knowledge and skills you learn now will help you make the kind of family life you want. Glencoe Families Today Chapter 1 Families, Society, and You 29 Chapter 1 Families, Society, and You Learn About Yourself As you learn new interpersonal skills, you will find out what kind of person you are and how to become the person you would like to be. The more you learn about relationships in the family, the more likely you will be able to make them work. Glencoe Families Today Chapter 1 Families, Society, and You 30 Chapter 1 Families, Society, and You Learn About Yourself Learning about the link between families and its members is vital knowledge for you now and in the future. vital Of critical importance. Glencoe Families Today Chapter 1 Families, Society, and You 31 Chapter 1 Families, Society, and You Working with Families As you study the family, you may find an interest in a career involved in working with other families. There are a variety of careers available if you have a desire to follow this path. Glencoe Families Today Chapter 1 Families, Society, and You 32 Chapter 1 Families, Society, and You Section 2.1 Families Meet Many Needs Everyone’s emotional, physical, social, and mental needs are first met in the family. Glencoe Families Today Chapter 1 Families, Society, and You 33 Chapter 1 Families, Society, and You Family Needs and Wants A family is a support structure. It takes care of its members throughout their lifetime. Families are a primary source for fulfilling an Wellness individual’s needs and wants. Glencoe Families Today Chapter 1 Families, Society, and You 34 Chapter 1 Families, Society, and You Family Needs and Wants If a person cannot properly develop without something, it is a need. Every person has multiple kinds of needs, among them emotional, physical, social, and mental needs. need Something required for a person’s survival or growth. Glencoe Families Today Chapter 1 Families, Society, and You 35 Chapter 1 Families, Society, and You Family Needs and Wants An individual’s desire to have the latest video game is a want, no matter how important video games are to him or her. want Something that is desired but not essential. Glencoe Families Today Chapter 1 Families, Society, and You 36 Chapter 1 Families, Society, and You Family Needs and Wants It is important that a family be able to distinguish between its needs and wants, especially when it comes to managing the family’s time and budget. distinguish To recognize as distinct and different. Glencoe Families Today Chapter 1 Families, Society, and You 37 Chapter 1 Families, Society, and You Family Needs and Wants A family cannot satisfy all of its members’ needs and wants. As people grow older, they begin to rely more on community members and structures outside the family for fulfillment: • Friends • Religion • School • Work • Sports teams Glencoe Families Today Chapter 1 Families, Society, and You 38 Chapter 1 Families, Society, and You Emotional Support A family gives its members a specific kind of support. While a column propping up a building gives structural support, a family comforting or cheering its members gives emotional support. Wellness It is important, as a family member, to be sensitive to others’ emotions as well as honest about your own. Glencoe Families Today Chapter 1 Families, Society, and You 39 Chapter 1 Families, Society, and You Emotional Support A person may not be able to control how or when they feel an emotion, but he or she can control how they deal with it in their actions. emotion A feeling experienced in response to thoughts, remarks, and events. Glencoe Families Today Chapter 1 Families, Society, and You 40 Chapter 1 Families, Society, and You Emotional Support You can provide your friends and family with emotional support in a variety of ways, like listening, complimenting, or giving advice. emotional support The actions people take to meet the emotional needs of others. Glencoe Families Today Chapter 1 Families, Society, and You 41 Chapter 1 Families, Society, and You Emotional Support Everyone can benefit from having a strong support system around them. support system A group of family and friends who are available to provide support when needed. Glencoe Families Today Chapter 1 Families, Society, and You 42 Chapter 1 Families, Society, and You The Time for Support A person needs and gives support all the time. It might seem easier to be supportive when life is going well, but people require even more support when times are tough. Wellness Emotional support should address any personal events, whether good or bad, or big or small. Even minor day-to-day problems are easier to handle with a little support. Glencoe Families Today Chapter 1 Families, Society, and You 43 Chapter 1 Families, Society, and You Create Family Bonds Giving and accepting emotional support within a family helps create a long-term family bond that maintains and strengthens the family’s support system. family bond A strong feeling of connection that unites a family in a committed relationship. Glencoe Families Today Chapter 1 Families, Society, and You 44 Chapter 1 Families, Society, and You Create Family Bonds Creating a bond is not the same thing as keeping it. Members need to be proactive participants in the support system. Sometimes you have to make a Wellness special effort to maintain your family bond. Glencoe Families Today Chapter 1 Families, Society, and You 45 Chapter 1 Families, Society, and You Family and Personality Your younger brother never wins when your family plays board games, but he is always a good sport about it. Good sportsmanship is a key characteristic of your brother’s. Everybody has a variety of characteristics that distinguish them from others. characteristic A distinguishing feature or quality. Glencoe Families Today Chapter 1 Families, Society, and You 46 Chapter 1 Families, Society, and You Family and Personality A family has a very strong influence on the personality of each member, but many other things also contribute to making a person who they are. personality The characteristics that make a person unique. Glencoe Families Today Chapter 1 Families, Society, and You 47 Chapter 1 Families, Society, and You Physical Needs People require food, sleep, and shelter to be nourished, rested, and safe. These needs are often fulfilled by the family, Wellness although providing all three can be a struggle. Glencoe Families Today Chapter 1 Families, Society, and You 48 Chapter 1 Families, Society, and You Protecting Family Members Everyone in a family looks out for the well-being of everyone else in a variety of ways: Providing a safe environment Monitoring health Keeping babies away from the home’s power sockets and stairs; installing fresh batteries in smoke detectors. Regular check-ups and vaccinations; taking care of one another when feeling ill. Setting rules Implementing the buddy system; assigning curfew. Glencoe Families Today Chapter 1 Families, Society, and You 49 Chapter 1 Families, Society, and You Social Skills A family is where a person first learns the social skills they need to function in their society. Some social skills involve the basic lessons of Wellness growing up, like learning how to get along with others or how to be independent. But some social skills, like learning manners, are important for learning how to behave in your specific community. Glencoe Families Today Chapter 1 Families, Society, and You 50 Chapter 1 Families, Society, and You Social Skills The family is only one setting for a child’s socialization. Playing with other children and going to school are also important ways that children learn how to be social. socialization The process of learning social skills. Glencoe Families Today Chapter 1 Families, Society, and You 51 Chapter 1 Families, Society, and You Social Skills A family may be a cohesive unit, but it is made up of individuals. Growing up means developing independence. independence The ability to take care of oneself. Glencoe Families Today Chapter 1 Families, Society, and You 52 Chapter 1 Families, Society, and You Mental Growth Although people continue to develop their minds throughout their lifetime, their values and habits are set up at a very young age. Wellness As the child’s first teacher, the family unit is uniquely influential and must take care to emphasize learning and social skills with its youngest members. Glencoe Families Today Chapter 1 Families, Society, and You 53 Chapter 1 Families, Society, and You Section 2.2 Families Meet Many Needs Values are beliefs and principles. They are based on ideas about what is right, good, and desirable. They are learned in the family and from society. What people do shows the values they hold. Glencoe Families Today Chapter 1 Families, Society, and You 54 Chapter 1 Families, Society, and You What are Values? A person uses their values to act and make choice. A person’s values are very closely tied to their ideas of what is right, good, and desirable. values Beliefs and principles. Glencoe Families Today Chapter 1 Families, Society, and You 55 Chapter 1 Families, Society, and You What are Values? Sometimes beliefs and principles can seem to contradict each other. Henry believes that men and women are equal, but he still follows the principle of chivalry. principle A rule of action or conduct. Glencoe Families Today Chapter 1 Families, Society, and You 56 Chapter 1 Families, Society, and You What are Values? The values you choose to hold combine to form a value system that governs how you think and behave. Groups of people, particularly families, can have their own guiding value system as well. value system The set of values that one has. Glencoe Families Today Chapter 1 Families, Society, and You 57 Chapter 1 Families, Society, and You The Impact of Values Core values upheld by society include honesty, kindness, and social responsibility. Other common values are maintained by the Wellness government through law. America’s Declaration of Independence and Constitution are based on values of freedom and equality. Glencoe Families Today Chapter 1 Families, Society, and You 58 Chapter 1 Families, Society, and You The Impact of Values Determining what you value is important for determining what you believe to be wrong or right. Your value system becomes the foundation for your moral code. moral code Personal beliefs about what is right and wrong. Glencoe Families Today Chapter 1 Families, Society, and You 59 Chapter 1 Families, Society, and You Values are Learned The family is the first place where you learn values. Adults teach their values in several ways: By Example: By showing Wellness By Direct Teaching: By telling By School or Religious Training: By formally educating Glencoe Families Today Chapter 1 Families, Society, and You 60 Chapter 1 Families, Society, and You Developing a Value System While families and later friends may provide the foundation for your value system, you will encounter values in many other places: Movies TV Newspapers Books Internet Glencoe Families Today Chapter 1 Families, Society, and You 61 Chapter 1 Families, Society, and You Developing a Value System Building your own value system requires evaluating the other values with which you come into contact. There are many factors to consider when assessing Wellness a new value. What will your family think? Does society have a law? Ultimately, your value system is your own and you must choose. Glencoe Families Today Chapter 1 Families, Society, and You 62 Chapter 1 Families, Society, and You Live Your Values Once you learn your values, you can live by them. Values mean nothing if you do not act on them. Wellness Glencoe Families Today Chapter 1 Families, Society, and You 63
