1. Marriage and Family SOCI 2160
Class #22
May 24, 2011
Fabric art by Synthia SAINT JAMES

2. Erikson’s Adult Stages
Adolescence :
Identity versus Role Confusion
Adulthood
Intimacy versus Isolation
Generativity versus Stagnation
Integrity versus Despair

3. ISSUES OF STEP-PARENTING

4. TYPES Remarried parent and step-parent
Both bring children to new marriage
Visitations with remarried parent and step-parent
Cohabitants in which one or both partners have children
Yours, mine, & ours

5. UNIQUE ASPECTS Post crisis event Lacking biological relationship
Changed, inconsistent values and norms
Torn allegiances children and parent(s) parent and parent siblings

6. PROBLEMS
Discipline: what should parents do to confront discipline issues?
Child support:
how can delinquent parents be encouraged to pay?
What should parent say to children about delinquent support?

7. STRENGTHS Exposure to a variety of behavior patterns Happier parents
Opportunities for new relationships
Siblings
Extended family
Parent

8. DO's AND DON'T's IN STEP FAMILIES
Establish rituals

9. Aging Families

10. Developmental Tasks Balances in separateness and togetherness
Re-aligning & redefining relationships with children, siblings & other family members
Cultivating and maintaining a support network of friends
Healthy habits
Dealing with mortality

11. Biological Transitions
Menopause
Osteoporosis
Midlife crises
Sexual changes

12. Symptoms of Menopause Hot flashes 80% Muscle and joint pain 72%
Headaches %
Increased weight %
Lightheadedness %
Irritability %
Fatigue %
Tension %
Nervousness %
Depression %
Breast sensitivity %
Increased appetite %
Dizziness %
Constipation %
Numbness and tingling %
Lack of concentration %
Short temper %
Early awakening or insomnia %
Loss of memory %

13. Middle Age Issues for Males
Checking sexual performance for any signs of aging
Blaming menopausal wives and seeking younger partners
Insecurities or disappointments with career path

14. Social Issues Becoming more androgynous Men become less assertive;
women become more assertive
Adjustment to retirement
Life expectancy
Coping with reduced finances
Independent living vs. Living with family members

15. Factors that Promote Healthy Sexual Functioning
nonsmoking
moderate - low alcohol use
controlled blood pressure
weight control / healthy diet
regular exercise
adequate rest

16. Finishing up
Talking About Scenarios
Quiz scores and grades