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Navigating Family Dynamics in Changing Times

Explore the three distinct 'parental' stages and their challenges and rewards. Understand how life events like divorce, remarriage, and economic changes can impact family life cycles. Discuss how mobility, aging, economic shifts, and technological trends influence modern families. Dive into the effects of parents working from home on family dynamics and learn strategies to avoid overwhelming schedules. Coping with pressures on the family is key in maintaining balance in today's fast-paced world.

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Navigating Family Dynamics in Changing Times

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  1. HPC 3O April 10th, 2013 Families

  2. Activity time! Refer to pg. 64. Why are there three different ‘parental’ stages? Why not just have one? Review from last lesson

  3. Activity time! Refer to pg. 64. Why are there three different ‘parental’ stages? Why not just have one? Each has distinct challenges and rewards. The birth of a baby doesn’t put the same demands on parents as readying for the child’s leaving to set up own household Review from last lesson

  4. Refer to pg. 64 In groups of 2, identify situations that can change the pattern of the life cycle Discussion question

  5. Refer to pg. 64 In groups of 2, identify situations that can change the pattern of the life cycle Divorce, remarriage, lack of children, adult children who move back in with parents Discussion question

  6. Mobility Aging Population Economic Changes Workplace Changes Technology Trends affecting families

  7. Adults more likely to move from birthplace Supportive family ties are weaker mobility

  8. People live longer than they used to Care for aging parents Aging population

  9. Mothers working outside the home  incomes lower Delaying of children to reduce costs Economic changes

  10. Industries declining, companies employing fewer workers  reduced income Growing demand for more education and new skills  workers investing in future, but impacting today Growing trend of workers at home  demand on children Workplace changes

  11. What changes arise in the home when parents work at home? How would that be easier or harder depending on the age and number of children in the family? Discussion question

  12. Spread of computers and fax machines  rise in home offices Cable & satellite tv  entertainment  isolation Internet  more information Technology

  13. Steps to avoid ‘frantic family syndrome’: Avoid scheduling too many activities Watch for clues that family members need a break Focus on responsibilities and on activities that people enjoy Schedule family meals Organize your life Maintain your sense of humor Coping with pressures on family

  14. In-class handout Homework: Read pgs. 56-67. Answer q’s: 1-7 on pg. 67 Remainder of class time

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