What is family Flashcards
The basic unit of society
Family
What is the average age range for starting a family or to get pregnant
18-35
Maximum amount of kids according to the DOH
4
Ideal gap between children according to the DOH
2 years
Birth control method involving exclusive breast feeding after birth to prevent pregnancy
Lactational amenorrhea
Basic family compromised by the parents and children
Nuclear family
Family living with relatives and cousins
Extended family
Both parents work to sustain and provide for the family
Dual career family
Both parents work but with jobs in different places
Commuter
Family with parents under 18
Adolescent
A parent is left to care for the child on their own (widowed / divorced)
Single parent
People take in a child to provide and care for them
Foster families
Couple had pre existing families and children, and may have additional children with one another
Blended
Persons living under same roof (live in)
Cohabiting family
People of the same sex live together
Gay-lesbian family
Lives alone
Single adult living alone
One man with several spouses
Compound
Husband and woman living together but with adult children who have moved out
Nuclear-dead families
Several nuclear families that live in one roof
Kin-network
Full authority on father
Patriarchal
Full authority on mother
Matriarchal
Less amount of authority instead they make decisions together
Egalitarian
Everyone is involved in decision making
Democratic
High demands but low responsiveness. Parents have high expectations
Autocratic
Permissive style, avoiding guidance and discipline. No demands for maturity
Laissez - faire
Mother takes charge in absence of father
Matricentric
Father takes charge in absence of mother
Patricentric
Ongoing interaction between family members through which they accomplish their tasks
Family process
Patterns which the family fulfills
Family roles
Concerned with the family’s pattern in assigning roles
Role allocation
Ensuring that these roles are accomplished
Role accountability
Concerned that what a person actually does in a particular role
Role enactment
During this stage the newly formed family begins to merge values, adjust routines and pattern
Stage 1 Marriage and Family
During this stage the newly formed family begins to merge values, adjust routines and pattern
Stage 1 Marriage and Family
3 tasks during stage 1 of family growth cycle
- Establish a satisfying relationship
- Learn to relate to one another’s family
- Engage in family planning
In this stage first child is birthed or adopted
Stage 2 Early Child bearing family
At stage 2 the oldest is around how old
2 1/2 years
During this stage the family is busy with the growth and development of their children
Stage 3 family with pre school children
At stage 3 the oldest is around how old
2 1/2 years to 6 years
During this stage parents prepare their children how to function in the real world while maintaining their satisfying relationships
Stage 4 family with school age children
At stage 4 the oldest is around how old
6 years to 12 years
During this stage more freedom is allowed for the adolescent as the parents prepare them for their own lives. (Technology advances)
Stage 5 Families with adolescent children
At stage 5 how old is the oldest child
12 - 20
During this stage children break off from their family ready to leave and settle down with their own family
Stage 6 Launching center family
During this stage the husband and wife return to a 2 unit family, accepting the empty nests and prepares for retirement
Stage 7 Family of Middle years
During this stage the family has retired and in their old age
Stage 8 family in retirement and old age
During this stage the couple is in their last stage as they live their retirement until death
Stage 9 period from retirement to death of both spouses
This parenting style involves controlling, rigid and cold parents where their word is law.
Authoritarian
What are the qualities of an authoritarian parenting style
- Poor reactions to frustration and stress
- Do well in school
- Not likely to engage in antisocial activities such as drugs
- Anxious
This parenting style involves lax and inconsistent feed back and require little expectations from their children.
Permissive
What are the qualities of an permissive parenting style
- Poor emotion regulation
- Rebellious
- Low persistence to challenging tasks
This parenting style affirms the child’s present qualities. Involves clear and consistent limits, explaining to their kids when in the wrong
Authoritative
What are the qualities of an authoritative parenting style
- Lively and happy disposition
- Well developed emotional regulation
- Developed social skills
This family health task entails the provision of shelter, food, and health care to its members
Physical maintenance
This family health task involves the preparation of children to live and participate in the community
Socialization
This family health task determines which family needs is to be prioritized and met
Allocation of resources
This family health task includes handling managing problems and issues that may arise during conflict
Maintenance of order
This family health task involves dividing the work load and responsibilities of the family
Division of labor
This family health task involves the reproduction and recruitment of family members.
Reproduction, recruitment and release of family member
This family health task entails selecting and encouraging children into joining community work and activities that correlate with the family’s beliefs
Placement of members into a larger society
This family health task entails having members serve as a safe space which supports and motivates one another
Maintenance of motivation and morale
