Family challenges

Section 1: Vocabulary & I Can financial creditor credit rating grief closure Section 1: Vocabulary & I Can

Section 1: Changes in the Family I Can…. Identify specific changes in circumstances that affect families. Summarize strategies for adjusting to changes in family structure. Describe how people react to and adjust to death.

What challenges do families have today?

Changes in Circumstances Changes in families and the challenges they bring are an unavoidable part of life.

MOVING Moving affects every family member.

Financial Problems Financial problems can be caused by job loss, natural disaster, illness, or spending more than one earns. To deal with financial problems: prepare, spend less, show maturity, develop a payment plan, and seek help. financial Money-related.

MOVING FINANCIAL PROBLEMS UNEMPLOYMENT HEALTH PROBLEMS NATURAL DISASTERS HOMELESSNESS

Changes in our family structure New Family Members Stepparents Teen Pregnancy Separation and Divorce Death Changes in our family structure

Changes in Family Structure Many family changes follow the expected family life cycle, but some are less expected. Changes can include new family members, such as siblings, grandparents, step-parents, and extended stays by friends or other family members. Discuss positive ways to deal with changes in the family structure.

Separation and divorce also affect family structures and can Teenage Pregnancy Teenage pregnancy can be a very big challenge for a family. Separation and divorce also affect family structures and can be very difficult.

Death Even though death is a natural event, it can lead to great emotional upheaval in a family. Participating in a funeral or memorial service often helps to bring closure. closure Finality, that helps people deal with the reality of the loss.

Suicide Suicide is one of the most common causes of death among teens. Warning signs of suicide include severe depression, frequent mood swings, and withdrawal. When a suicide occurs, family members often face feelings of great loss, unanswered questions, and guilt.

Chapter Summary Section 10.1: Changes in the Family Change is a part of life. Some changes are very positive and exciting, other changes are upsetting or unexpected and can create a family crisis. A crisis may affect family members in different ways. There are many positive strategies you can use to cope with changes. Although most families can deal with these changes and issues, outside help is sometimes necessary and is usually helpful.

Section 2: Vocabulary & I Can addiction alcoholism alcoholic crisis emotional abuse domestic violence neglect Section 2: Vocabulary & I Can

Section 2: Abuse and Addiction in the Family I Can…. Describe how substance addiction affects individuals and their families. Identify the most common types of pyysical and mental abuse. Name sources of help for families dealing with addiction or abuse.

Addiction and abuse can destroy both individuals and their families. Families dealing with these problems can turn to numerous sources for help.

Addiction Addiction affects personality and behavior. Drug and alcohol abuse are extremely destructive to individuals and their families. addiction A dependence upon a particular substance or action. Discuss how alcohol use can affect personality and behavior.

Alcoholism Symptoms of alcoholism include drinking often, drinking alone, drinking to deal with difficulties, blacking out, and having extreme mood swings. alcoholism Physical and mental dependence on alcohol.

Drug Addiction Both illegal and prescription drugs can be addictive. The effects of substance abuse can cause crises in families. Prevention is the best solution to drug abuse. crisis A situation that has reached a critical phase.

Violence in the Home Abuse can be directed toward any family member and can be emotional or physical. There is no excuse for abuse.

Emotional abuse includes threats, rejection, isolation, and corruption. The wrong or harmful treatment of someone’s emotional health.

Physical abuse includes neglect, or failing to meet the needs of children or disabled adults. A form of abuse, occurring when people fail to meet the needs of those in their care by ignoring their responsibilities to them.

Abuse is a cycle that will continue within the family until someone seeks help. Someone who is abused can benefit from professional help, often available within the community. Immediate action must be taken when a person is abused or neglected

How to Break the Silence of Abuse Acknowledge the Problem Do Not Accept the Blame Confide in a Trusted Adult Call a Help Line Call the Police. How to Break the Silence of Abuse

Sources of Support Support for those experiencing a crisis is available from various sources. Sources of support include extended family, trusted adults, friends, support groups, the community, and law enforcement.

Chapter Summary Section 10.2: Abuse and Addiction in the Family Few forces are as destructive as drugs and alcohol. Substance abuse affects families and society as well. Addicts may steal from others to support their addictions, or hurt others while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Family support is essential when dealing with addictive behaviors. There is no excuse for domestic violence. Abuse can do long-term damage to any member of a family. Seek professional help if you or anyone you know is suffering from physical or emotional abuse.

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financial financiero Money-related. Relacionado al dinero.

creditor acreedor A person or company to whom you owe money. Persona o compañía a la que le debes dinero.

credit rating calificación de crédito A record that shows your ability and willingness to pay your debts. Registro que muestra tu habilidad y disposición de pagar tus deudas.

grief pena Emotions and physical feelings that can be very painful. Emociones y sentimientos físicos que pueden ser muy dolorosos.

closure fin Finality, that helps people deal with the reality of the loss. Finalidad, que los ayuda a enfrentar la realidad de una pérdida.

addiction adicción A dependence upon a particular substance or action. Dependencia de una sustancia o acción en particular.

alcoholism alcoholismo Physical and mental dependence on alcohol. Dependencia mental y física al alcohol.

alcoholic alcohólico Someone who is addicted to alcohol. Alguien que es adicto al alcohol.

crisis crisis A situation that has reached a critical phase. Situación que ha alcanzado una fase crítica.

emotional abuse abuso emocional The wrong or harmful treatment of someone’s emotional health. El maltrato de la salud emocional de alguien.

domestic violence violencia familiar When physical force is used to harm a family member. Cuando la fuerza física se usa para hacerle daño a un miembro de la familia.

neglect negligencia A form of abuse, occurring when people fail to meet the needs of those in their care by ignoring their responsibilities to them. Una forma de abuso que ocurre cuando las personas desatienden sus responsabilidades y no cumplen con las necesidades de los que están a su cargo.

incur incurrir Become subject to. Estar sujeto a.

upset alterado Disturbed or disrupted. Molesto o interrumpido.

view ver Observe. Observar.

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