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Mooresville, NC
Piedmont Council
Boy Scouts of America
Family Life
What is a Family?
March 2009
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Requirement Summary
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Requirements
#1, #2, #6 A , #7 A & B
Tell me
What a family is?
What makes up the family?
What is a family?
Types of Families
Types of Families
Nuclear Family- father, mother & children.
Extended Family- members beyond the
nuclear family like aunts, uncles, grand
parents.
Single Parent- one parent with children
Blended Family- step parents, step brothers
or step sisters
Adoptive Family- family with children who
are not biologically linked.
Childless Family- couple with no children
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Security
Mutual Trust
Acceptance/Respect
Good Relationship/Communication
Shared Roles/Responsibilities
Time Together
Cooperation
Love
Families show love many ways:
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Security
This refers to the physical and
psychological safety.
Encouragement given
Guidance and training
Support
These items make family members feel
safe and secure.
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Mutual Trust
Trust is something that must be
earned. It does not happen unless
the following is done;
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Shared Roles/Responsibility
Managing a home is a lot of work
All members need to pull their
weight (their share).
Need to complete chores timely
Step up and do more than asked
Work as a team to get large
projects completed.
Sometimes you need to do other
members work when they are
pulled away for other types of
family support.
Parents work, after school sports,
after school work etc.
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Cooperation/Interdependence
The family needs cooperation. Working as a team.
Areas you can support the family;
Keep your room neat and clean, make bed, hang up your clothes,
put all belongings away, clean the floor, keep surfaces clean.
Family Meals- set and clear table, help prepare the meal, assist
with meal plans, carry groceries, sweep floor.
General Chores- take out trash, wash family cars, clean
bathroom, dust and vacuum, mop the floors, care for pets.
Laundry- wash, fold clothes.
Yard Work- clean up yard, cut lawn etc.
Special Projects- above and beyond daily chores.
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Special Projects
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Special Projects?
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Family Projects?
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Planning
What needs to be done
What will be done. Why?
Do you have all supplies.
Performing
What activity decided on?
How will you do it?
Who will do what?
When will it be done?
Reflect on Accomplishment
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Conflict Resolution
Bring all issues out in open.
Keep emotions under control.
Avoid blaming, accusations, or name
calling.
Sometimes you need time to
yourself to think through issue.
Use problem solving process to
resolve daily conflicts. Do Not let
issues get out of hand!
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Family Meeting
Topics?
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EXAMPLES:
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Dangers of Drugs
and
Substance Abuse
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Growing Up Process
Adolescence- time between childhood and
becoming an adult.
You are to young or to old for things, it is a
frustrating time.
Hormones (substance in body that controls
your bodies growth). They are at a very high
level. This time in life is puberty. Facial hair,
arm pit hair, body hair etc is growing and
showing.
Intellectual changes are taking place to.
Face more choices, make difficult decisions
etc.
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Growing Up cont.
Friendships with boys or girls help you:
Understand different points of view.
Develop social skills and friendships.
Develop positive aspects of own personality.
Abstinence Before Marriage Is Best
Sign of maturity
Respect young women and want the best for both of you.
Do not want a child before you are ready, fully responsible.
You need to be emotionally, socially, and financially prepared to
have a child.
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Future Family
Factors that help young
couples determine
readiness for a family:
Age
Social Experience
Emotional Maturity
Financial Security
Education
Goals and Desires
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Responsibilities of Parenthood
Take Care of Physical Needs- food, clothing, and shelter.
Children need nutritious food and diet in order to be
healthy.
Provide Love & Emotional Support- love children
unconditionally. Children need to know they are loved.
Guidance & Discipline- set proper limits, give direction.
Providing Protection- know where children are at all times.
They are safe under your care.
Economic Support- financial support of the family.
Healthcare Needs- doctor visits, adequate healthcare.
Share Time, Talent Ideas- Communication with children.
Teaching Independence- children help around house, teach
responsibility.
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Responsibilities of Parenthood
Teaching Social Skills- children taught how to behave
around others, in society.
Educational & Recreational Experiences- reading, playing
games, educate with books etc.
Teaching Values- pass down family beliefs down to children.
Preserving Cultural Traditions.
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Merit Badge
Requirements
Requirement #1
What is a Family?
Why are families important to
individuals and society?
How can the actions of one member
affect other members?
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Requirement #2
List several reasons you are important to your family:
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Requirement #6 A
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Requirement #7 A & B
Discuss with your counselor your understanding of
what makes an effective father and why. Give a
brief summary of your discussion:
What are your thoughts on the fathers role in
the family?
Discuss with your counselor your understanding of
the responsibilities of a parent. Give a brief
summary of your discussion:
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HOMEWORK!
Requirement #4
With the approval of your parents or guardians
and your merit badge counselor, decide on and
carry out a project that you would do around the
house that would benefit your family. Submit a
report to your merit badge counselor outlining
how the project benefited your family.
Fill out merit badge guide!
Expected Completion Date_____________?
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Requirement #5
Plan and carry out a project that involves the
participation of your family. After completing the
project, discuss the following with your merit
badge counselor:
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Requirement #6 B
B) Plan and carry out a family meeting to include
the following subjects: