Understanding Family Dynamics

Understanding Family Dynamics

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What Influences Family Dynamics? Copyright Texas Education Agency, 2017. All rights reserved. 3

Influences on Family Dynamics Nature of the parents’ relationship If parents are lenient or strict Number of siblings in the family Personalities of the household members An absent or single parent Copyright Texas Education Agency, 2017. All rights reserved. 4

Influences on Family Dynamics Nature of the household “mix” Level and type of influence from extended family or others Special needs or chronically sick child and/or adult Crisis in the family Family values Nature of attachments Dynamics of previous generations Copyright Texas Education Agency, 2017. All rights reserved. 5

Changing Family Dynamics Individuals within the family provide the following: Basic needs (such as food, clothing, and shelter) Economic support Education Love and affection Copyright Texas Education Agency, 2017. All rights reserved. 6

Changing Family Dynamics Individuals within the family provide the following: Nurturance Opportunities to have fun Protection Religious background Copyright Texas Education Agency, 2017. All rights reserved. 7

Roles Given Roles Acquired Roles Character Roles Copyright Texas Education Agency, 2017. All rights reserved. 8

Roles in Life Life gives us a lot to balance: Family Work or school Different personalities Various roles Copyright Texas Education Agency, 2017. All rights reserved. 9

Character Roles These are the roles that we are “labeled” because of other’s views of us Copyright Texas Education Agency, 2017. All rights reserved. 10

Character Roles Scapegoat Peace-Keeper Copyright Texas Education Agency, 2017. All rights reserved. 11

Character Roles Can be a true character trait or a myth Can be changed, but it takes communication and understanding on all parties. Can raise or lower one’s self-esteem Can put extra expectation on a person Copyright Texas Education Agency, 2017. All rights reserved. 12

Roles in Life Buffering Multiplicity Roles Stereotyping Copyright Texas Education Agency, 2017. All rights reserved. 13

Life Stages There are various events or situations in life that can greatly affect us. These are a natural and expected part of each person’s life. Copyright Texas Education Agency, 2017. All rights reserved. 14

Life Changes Marker Event: A significant event that marks real change in one’s life Copyright Texas Education Agency, 2017. All rights reserved. 15

Family Dynamics Scenario (click on picture) Copyright Texas Education Agency, 2017. All rights reserved. 16

Questions? Copyright Texas Education Agency, 2017. All rights reserved. 17

References and Resources Images: Microsoft Clip Art: Used with permission from Microsoft. Textbook: Strengthening Family and Self, (2004) The Goodheart-Wilcox Company, Inc. Websites: Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA)Website containing curricular ideas and information related to family, career and community. http://www.texasfccla.org Public Broadcasting Service (PBS)Website with links to television, articles and information on various curricular subjects of public interest. http://www.pbs.org Public Broadcasting Service (PBS)ThisPBSarticle discusses the importance of family meal time and gives tips on how to make it successful. http://www.pbs.org/parents/experts/archive/2012/01/reaping-the-many-benefits-off.html YouTube: Family Dynamics: Scenario 1Family Dynamic to illustrate closed, inflexible family Copyright Texas Education Agency, 2017. All rights reserved. boundaries.http://youtu.be/gddHUVT0NPA 18