Family Life

Presented by: George Mitchell

March 19, 2011

REQUIREMENTS

You should have 3, 4, 5, and 6 complete

We will work on 1, 2, and 7

REQUIREMENT 1
Prepare an outline on what a family is and discuss this with your merit badge counselor.

Tell why families are important to individuals and to society. Discuss how the actions of one member can affect other members.

REQUIREMENT 2
List several reasons why you are important to your family and discuss this with your parents or guardians and with your merit badge counselor.

REQUIREMENT 7
Discuss the following with your counselor:

Your understanding of what makes an effective father and why, and your thoughts on the father's role in the family Your understanding of the responsibilities of a parent.

WHAT IS A FAMILY?

Strong families are the foundations of strong communities. Family is the foundation for to physical, emotional, social, moral and intellectual development. Family life will have its up and downs. Sharing of faith and religious activities.

The Family Structure

No two families are alike. Each family forms its own set of values. Who is your family?

Positive Family Traits

Love Security Acceptance and Respect Mutual Trust Good Relationship and communication skills Shared Roles and Responsibilities Cooperation and Interdependence Time Spent Together Good Management Skills

Love

Unconditional How to show love:

Special words like I love you Spending time with them Doing favors for family members Listening to them Being Patient Doing things without being asked

Security

Refers to physical and psychological safety. People are secure when their physical needs are met. Troubled family members who feel insecure may distrust and are suspicious of others. How do you feel secure?

Acceptance and Respect

You are important. Part of growing up is learning to respect yourself and others. There are many ways you can add to the strength, happiness, and well-being of your family (page 14).

Mutual Trust

Parents set guidelines to help protect you, help you grow, and help you make thoughtful decisions. What does trust mean to you?

Good Relationships and Communication Skills

Good Communication helps prevent misunderstandings.

All families have disagreements

Send clear messages, avoid roadblocks like:

Criticizing Judging Labeling

Shared Roles and Responsibilities

Do your share of work in your family. Do your chores without complaining or being asked. When you carry out your responsibilities you show your family members that you love them and they can depend on you.

Cooperation and Interdependence

As you depend on your family members they will also depend on you, this is called interdependence. Daily Chores Special Projects

Time Spent Together

Requirement 5 Family Project

The goal of your project How family members participated The Results

How do you spend time with your family?

Good Management Skills

Managing a family requires balancing time and money Time Management

Ways to manage time

Money Management

Ways to manage money

THE FAMILY MEETING

Requirement 6

How did you do?

THE DANGERS OF DRUGS AND SUBSTANCES ABUSE

Peer Pressure Abusing is not cool

Does not make you popular, or adult Hurts people you love

Signs to recognize a user (pg 39)

Talk to a respected adult if someone you know is using drugs

FACES OF METH

FACES OF METH

FAMILY MATTERS

Crisis within the family

Death, Natural Disaster, Loss of parents job, Divorce, Serious Illness

The Effect of Technology on Your Family

Technology can make life easier, but can also take time away from other important activities Use cell phone wisely and respectfully

UNDERSTAND THE GROWING-UP PROCESS

Adolescence Puberty Intellectual Changes

How to solve more complex problems Choices you make will affect your life and other family members Consequence for every choice

Friendships

A good friend is one who accepts you the way you are Interest in Girls

Going out together in groups

Abstinence Before Marriage is Best

Poor decisions about sexual activity can affect the rest of your life

Regrets Disease Pregnancy

Abstinence is a sign of maturity

YOUR FUTURE FAMILY

Many factors help young couples determine if they are ready for marriage:

Age Social experience Emotional maturity Financial security Education Goals and Desires

Issues to Deal with in Advance

Compromise Work together as a team Do not marry someone you think you can change Talk openly and honestly

Marriage and parenting is not easy

Parenting

Some couples choose to remain childless Having children is a lifelong responsibility Readiness for parenting are similar to those for marriage

Being an Effective Father

You will be your childs Role Model Must have a good relationship with your wife You need to be ready to parent You really want to have children Be involved in your childs life

Responsibilities of Parenthood

Taking care of physical needs

Food, clothing, shelter

Providing Love and emotional support

Unconditional Love

Offering guidance and discipline

Children need limits

Responsibilities of Parenthood

Providing protection

Know where they are and make sure they are safe

Providing Economic Support

Children cost money Many parents give up things to provide for their children

Taking care of health needs

Medical Insurance Periodic visits to the doctor

Responsibilities of Parenthood

Sharing resources such as time, talent, ideas

Children need time and attention

Teaching independence and responsibility

Allow them to help around the house Let them try things without inferring Build Confidence

Responsibilities of Parenthood

Teaching Social Skills

You are their Role Model

How to behave around other people Good Manners Treat others with respect

Providing Education and Recreation experiences

Reading and playing games with your child Show interest in their education and recreation

Responsibilities of Parenthood

Teaching Values

What belief and values would you like to pass along to your children? You will set the example for how your childrens faith is practiced Celebrate certain holidays the same way your family did

Nurturing Spiritual Well-being

Preserving Cultural Traditions

FAMILY LIFE

Any questions or comments?