1. Chapter 13 Citizenship and the Family
American Civics
4/8/2017
Chapter 13 Citizenship and the Family
Section 1: The Changing Family
Section 2: Law and the Family
Section 3: Your Family and You
Chapter 13

2. Section 1: The Changing Family
The Main Idea
From colonial times to today, the American family has changed in many ways. However, the family still plays an important role in teaching young people the lessons that will stay with them for the rest of their lives.
Reading Focus
How has the American family changed since colonial times?
What are some new trends in marriage and family life?
Why is the number of two-income families increasing, and what additional stresses do single-parent families face?

3. Changes in the American Family [03:06]

4. Urbanization and the American Family
Section 1: The Changing Family
Urbanization and the American Family
Colonial families lived and worked together on farms.
Colonial families were large, and children were economic assets.
1800s—progress in science and technology brought workers to the cities
City families worked outside the home and became part of the social and economic life of the city.
Families were no longer self-sufficient units.
One in four Americans lives in a rural area today.

5. Reasons people are delaying marriage:
Section 1: The Changing Family
Reasons people are delaying marriage:
Living single is more acceptable today.
They wish to finish their education and start careers.
More people are living together without getting married.
Blended families result from remarriages when one or both spouses bring children from a previous marriage.

6. Culture Clip: Single-Parent Families [02:24]

7. Single-parent families:
Section 1: The Changing Family
Single-parent families:
Single-parent families often must make do with smaller incomes.
Single-parents have more responsibility than two-parent families.

8. Two-income families: Section 1: The Changing Family
Many married women work out of economic necessity.
More women are educated and interested in careers.
More men are helping with household tasks and childcare.

9. People are delaying marriage because The term blended family means
SECTION 1
Question: Why are people delaying marriage, and what are “blended” families?
People are delaying marriage because
The term blended family means
families that are formed when one or both partners bring children from a previous relationship into the new marriage
being single is more accepted
they want to finish their education and start a career

10. U.S. law is set up to protect the well-being of children and families.
Section 2: Law and the Family
The Main Idea
U.S. law is set up to protect the well-being of children and families.
Reading Focus
What is the purpose of the various laws regulating marriage?
How do state laws work to protect children?
What types of decisions must be made by couples who are planning to divorce?

11. Marriage Requirements
Section 2: Law and the Family
Marriage Requirements
The waiting period for a license is designed to discourage hasty marriages.
In some states medical tests are required to check for transmittable diseases.

12. Changing Attitudes toward Marriage [03:06]

13. State laws work to protect children:
Section 2: Law and the Family
State laws work to protect children:
Doctors, teachers, and others are required to report suspected child abuse.
The state pays for foster care for abused or needy children.
Criminal charges may be filed against abusive parents.
Judges may appoint guardians to orphaned children or put them up for adoption.

14. Divorce and Mediation: When Marriages Fail [05:01]

15. Decisions of divorcing couples:
Section 2: Law and the Family
Decisions of divorcing couples:
Divisions of property
Custody of children and visitation rights
Spousal and child support payments

16. Child Abuse: Verbal, Physical, and Sexual [01:18]

17. Question: How do state laws work to protect children?
SECTION 2
Question: How do state laws work to protect children?
Laws allow children to be placed in foster care or with guardians when . . .
they have been abused.
they have been orphaned.
parents are unable to support them.

18. Section 3: The Family and You
The Main Idea
The family continues to be the most important group in American society. It performs many functions for its members and for the country.
Reading Focus
What are five ways the family serves the country?
Why is it important to respect the rights of other family members and for family members to compromise?
Why is it useful for a family to budget its money?

19. Five important functions served by the family:
Section 3: The Family and You
Five important functions served by the family:
Ensuring the country’s future—stable environments for children shape the country’s future
Educating its members—families teach children social skills
Teaching good behavior—ideas of right and wrong develop in the family
Helping manage money—financial responsibility is taught in the family
Teaching good citizenship—respect others’ rights and practice good citizenship

20. Respecting the rights of family members and compromise:
Section 3: The Family and You
Respecting the rights of family members and compromise:
Self-restraint and consideration prevent serious conflicts.
Respecting one’s rights makes him or her more likely to respect others’ rights.
Sharing problems and interests encourages praise, support, advice, and criticism.
The ability to compromise is a sign of a well-adjusted family.
Traits learned in the family are important in outside relationships as well.

21. Why should a family budget its money?
Section 3: The Family and You
Why should a family budget its money?
Budgets plan for spending and saving the family’s funds.
Budgets can reduce money worries.
Budgets help families plan for the future.
Fixed expenses are first on a family’s budget.

22. SECTION 3
Question: Why is it useful for a family to budget its money?
a place to live,
to provide food, $
and to reduce their financial worries
clothing,
to share financial responsibilities

23. Chapter 13 Wrap-Up
1. How did the move to cities bring changes to American families?
2. Why has the average age at first marriage increased in recent years?
3. Why do most states have a waiting period for couples applying for a marriage license?
4. What types of issues do divorced spouses need to resolve? How does having children affect the decisions that need to be made?
5. Identify five important family functions.
6. How can a budget help a family manage its income and spending?