1. Family Life / Peer Pressure / Conflict Resolution
Chapter 3

2. Family the basic unit of society as a group it provides for the needs of its members

3. Types of Families Nuclear – two parents and one or more children
Extended – nuclear family plus other relatives (grandparents)
Couple – two people with no children
Single - parent – children living with one parent
Blended – two people married before and bring other children (Brady Bunch)
Foster – children who lost their parents and live with other people

4. All healthy families share the same goal, they seek to: Nurture- provide for the physical, emotional, mental, and social needs of its members

5. Families have changed over the years -now smaller more children and other family members lived together -Roles Today both parents work outside the home -Move more often -More single parent families

6. Your Role in the Family Baby- gave you everything you needed, first system of support in your life Now- helping you develop, become an independent adult, learn values, learn who you are, teach you to make responsible choices, help you learn to accept consequences

7. During teen years- you begin to develop own set of values and beliefs When disagree with your parents, talk with them calmly

8. Changes -new baby -grown children get married -move -separation/divorce -death these require family members to take on new roles

9. Abuse-pattern of mistreatment of another person

10. Dealing With Family Problems
Physical Abuse- involves excessive use of force. Signs-bruises, burns, bites, broken bones
Emotional Abuse-involves yelling and putting down another family member. The abused person feels worthless and ashamed

11. Sexual Abuse- an adult displaying sexual material to a child, touching a child's private body parts, or engaging in any kind of sexual activity with a child or teen
Neglect- failure of a parent to provide for basic physical and emotional care for their children: food, clothing, shelter, medical care, emotional- love, attention

12. Find Help -Trusted Adult -Police -Hospital -Counselor -shelter

13. Lesson 2
Your Friends and Peers

14. Relationship- The connections you have with other people Friendship : Special type of relationship between people who enjoy being together

15. Qualities of a Good Friend Loyal Faithful Reliable- dependable Sympathetic empathy-the ability to identify and share another persons feelings

16. Peers- all of your friends and other people in your age group

17. Peer Pressure : Influence you to go along with the behavior and beliefs of your peer group Positive -inspire you to do something worthwhile Negative -want to do something harmful

18. Types of Peer Pressure pg 63

19. Refusal Skills- methods for saying no
Say NO in a firm voice
Tell why not
Offer other ideas
Promptly Leave

20. Lesson 3 Communication

21. Communication : Thoughts and feelings between two or more people Requires: -a message -a sender -a receiver A 2 way process

22. Types of Communication
Words : what you say/How you say it
Facial expressions: smile/Raised eyebrow
Gestures– movements of the hand, arms, legs
Clenched fist- anger
Tap feet- nervous
Posture: peoples body
Stand/sit straight w/ head up- feel good
Slouch- sad

23. Good Communication 1 Use “I” Messages 2 Clear, simple statements 3 Be honest with thoughts and feelings 4 Use appropriate Body Language

24. To communicate well, a person must develop good speaking and listening skills

25. Body Language- refers to facial expressions, gestures, and posture make eye contact Show you are involved Don’t turn away

26. Listening Skills Use appropriate Body Language
Use Conversation Encouragers
“No kidding” “Really?”
Mirror Thoughts and feelings
Repeat what is said
Ask Questions

27. Lesson 4 Resolving Conflicts

28. Conflict : A problem in a relationship

29. How Conflicts Develop Pg 70 Differing expectations Differing values
Hurt feelings
Changing roles
Jealousy
Possessions
Struggle for power
Pg 70

30. Prevent Conflicts Practice tolerance (accept people)
Express your thoughts and feelings
Walk away
“Deflate” the situation (change subject)

31. Compromise- each person gives up something in order to reach a solution that satisfies everyone

32. Resolving Conflicts Take a time – out Allow each person his/her side
Ask questions
Keep brainstorming
Good communication can help resolve a conflict as well as prevent it

33. Peer Mediation- a process in which a specially trained student listens to both sides of an argument and helps the opposing sides reach a solution

34. Mediation Process Pg 73 Establish Neutrality Set Ground Rules
Listen to each side
Search for possible solutions
Don’t give up
Pg 73

35. Violence – the use of physical force to harm someone or something

36. Protecting Yourself from Violence
Commit to non – violence
Dress for safety
Avoid weapons, gangs, drugs
Use conflict resolution
Use good manners
Accept differences
Advocate for peace