Personal Family Isssues Flashcards
Why might someone lead a single life?
Religious reasons.
Prefer their own company.
Don’t have money.
Might not want to be limited to one person.
Afraid of getting hurt or commitment.
Death of partner.
Dedicate yourself to God.
The marriage ceremony
Introduction and declaration of purpose- short serving on purpose and importance of marriage.
Vows- required by law, most couples say to have and to vow on this day. For better for worse in sickness and health till death do us apart.
Exchange of rings- rings are exchanged as a symbol of the promise of unending love and the exclusive commitment that each partner is making.
Warning- the priest or minister quotes Jesus’ words.
Pronouncement- in some demonisations and it’s stated that the couple are now married.
Signing of the register- it’s a legal requirement in which a couple sign a register. At a later stage they receive a marriage certificate.
The benefits of marriage
To live together/ companionship.
To have a closer relationship.
Religious purposes.
Share money or possessions.
Have children.
To be happy.
Tradition.
To get a visa.
New stage in life.
Organisations that help troubled marriages
Relate.
Accord.
Who is affected by divorce?
The couple- sadness/depression/anger.
Live separately now/ loss of companionship.
Big change in their lives.
Lonely/ memories.
The children- emotional or behavioural issues.
Reduced confidence.
Confusion/torn between 2 parents.
Grief/losing out on contact.
The grandparents- sadness/disappointment/anxiety.
Less intense/lower quality relations with grandchildren.
May have to choose a side.
Sense of bereavement if they no longer have contact.
Why is the family unit important?
Behaviour- the family unit is where children first learn to interact with other people.
Companionship- a family unit helps people feel that they aren’t alone.
Care- families care for their members when they are sick, have a disability and in later life.
Protection- children depend on their families to protect them and provide for their needs. A family unit provides a safe environment for bringing children up.
Identity- most families teach their children their beliefs and pass on their religious, political and cultural traditions. This helps to shape people’s opinions, behaviour and identities.
Values- a positive family environment instils values such as tolerance, respect and charity. These are things all needed in a well ordered society.
What are some alternatives to marriage?
Domestic partnership.
Civil unions.
Cohabitation agreements.
Living apart together.
