Families and Parenthood Terms

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Family- is the basic unit of society. That is coming also shapes and sizes. Your immediate family consists of you, your parents or guardians, and any brothers and sisters.

Extended family- is your immediate family + other relatives such as grandparent, aunt, uncles, and cousins.

Health triangle- families are involved in all three sides of a person's health triangle:

• Mental/Emotional- how to express their emotions in healthy ways. They also help to build their self-confidence by offering love, praise, and encouragement.
• Social- family’s help the members learn to communicate and get along with others. They also offer support when it is needed.
• Physical- families provide food, clothing, shelter, and medical care for their members. They also protect members from injury and teach them how to stay healthy and safe.

Changes in family structure:

• More single-parent families. More than one-fourth of all children live with only one parent.
• More divorces. Compared to the past, divorces occur more frequently today. This change in family structure composed many challenges for family members.
• Blended family- is a family that consists of a parent, a stepparent, and the children of one or both parents.
• More blended families. The increase in the number of divorces and remarriages has created were blended families.
• Stepparent- if someone in Mari's a child's mother or father.

Changes and family circumstances:

• Moving- in move can be stressful, all family members, especially teens. They must adjust to a new home, school, community, and make new friends.
• Financial problems- for a variety of reasons, a family may have trouble making ends meet. Family members may need to cut down on expenses and take on additional responsibilities.
• Illness and disability- a family member serious illness or disability can disrupt family life. Other family members may need to spend time caring for the sick or disabled person.
• Unemployment- sometimes a parent loses his or her job. If that parent provided the family's main or sole in Come, family members may have to change their way of living.
• Substance abuse- a family member may become dependent on, or addicted to, alcohol or other drugs. This person's addiction may cause tension and stress for other family members.
• Physical abuse- more than three children die every day as a result of parental abuse. Where then three-fourths of those who die are under 5 years old.

Strengthening your family:

• Show respect- show consideration for family members. Be honest and follow-through on your promises. Do your household tasks without being reminded.
• Share your thoughts and feelings- communicate with your family members every day. Tell them about the good things that happen, as well as any problems that may have arisen. Ask for help if you need it and be a good listener if someone else is having a problem.
• Show that you care- if family members in complement or a pat on the back for a job well done. Tell them what you appreciate about them. Offer a helping hand if someone is feeling stressed.
• Accept responsibility- except responsibility for the consequences. Learn from your mistakes, but do not dwell on them.

Commitment- is a pledge or a promise.

Marriage- is a serious, long-term commitment. Marriage involves more than just love, however. Getting married shows that two people have made a commitment to live together and care for each other for the rest of their lives. In addition to love, people get mad for other important reasons. Many people who want to have a family feel that marriage is a stable environment in which to raise children. Most people enjoy the companionship and comfort that marriage brings. Some make choices based on religious beliefs. Being married also bring certain financial benefits.

Adjustment- is an adaptation or change in behavior. He mostly mature people bring commitment and effort to remarriage. They try to understand their partner’s needs and are willing to make the necessary adjustments.

Some factors that may help a marriage succeed:

• Good communication- as with any relationship, the communication is essential in a marriage. Couples need to be able to share their feelings, needs, and concerns.
• Similar values- Sharing values such as the importance of good health, religious beliefs, cultural pride, family, and French ships brings to people close together. A couple is more likely to stay gather if they hold the same values.
• Realistic expectations- issues involving such things as money, children, and where to live because disagreements in a marriage. Solving problems as a couple and learning to compromise is the marriage a better chance of success.
• Similar interests- nutrition, and travel can help a couple spend more time together. This, in turn, can strengthen the bond of marriage.

Divorce- is a legal end to a marriage contract. What and 60 percent of teen marriages end in divorce within five years. The main reason teen marriages fail so often is that to people are usually too young to understand what is important to them. In addition, many teens marry because of an unplanned pregnancy. Caring for a baby is a serious responsibility. It puts a great deal of stress on a teen marriage that may have already been fragile.

Parenting- Is the process of meeting a child's physical, mental/emotional, and social needs. Many people, including grandparents, aunts and uncles, and babysitters, used parenting skills. Is not the same thing as being a parent.

Parenthood- the parent is responsible for helping the children become happy, productive, and caring individuals. They need qualities such as patients, understanding, and a sense of humor. Parents have an obligation to give their children the necessary love and care.

Unconditional love- is love without limitation or qualification. In other words the child is love regardless of whether he or she is a good or bad, happy or cranky, healthy or sick. A child receives unconditional love is more likely to grow into a caring, well adjusted adult.

Risks of teen parenthood- teen pregnancy and parenthood create a health risk for both the young mother and baby. A females teens body is still developing and may not be completely ready to support and bearish and the unborn child. Many pregnant teens do not get adequate nutrients, which can be unhealthy for both the team and the baby.

Some consequences of teen parenthood:

• Teen parents generally lacked money, education, and emotional maturity. For them, Parenthood create consequences in nearly every aspect of their lives.
• Financial problems- raising a child cause a great deal of money. In the first-year lump parents need to buy thousands of dollars worth of baby clothes, food, and supplies. Most teen parents have difficulty meeting even the minimal expenses.
• Effects on education and career plans- teen parents often must put aside their plans for education and a fulfilling career. They may have to quit school to care for their child or to earn money to support the child. Teens without a high-school diploma have limited career choices and little chance of getting a well paying job.
• Emotional stress- during adolescence, teens trouble to discover who they are and where they fit in. Coping with the normal anxieties of adolescence is challenging enough for many teens. Adding the responsibility of caring for a baby creates even more stress.
• Effects on personal and social life- parenting is a time-consuming job. Teen parents will have less time to spend with their friends, or they may be too tired for social activities. Many teen parents began to resent their limited personal freedom.