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1.12.1, 2.12.1,
3.12.2, 3.12.4, Healthy Families in the Future
3.12.5, 4.12.1, (Self-Management Skills), page 184
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BIG Idea Your relationships
with family members influence
your total health.
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port and care for one another,
especially during difficult
times.
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Taking Charge of a Familys Care,
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BIG Idea Families may require
outside assistance to deal with
serious problems.
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The KnowWant to KnowLearned (K-W-L) Reading Strategy helps you think about what I. Directions Fill in the table with the following traits of strong families: good Supporting One Another
you already know, record what you want to know, and list what you have learned from read- communication, caring and support, respect, commitment, trust.
ing. Follow the steps below to use this strategy with Lesson 2. Directions Read the following passage. Then complete the activity
Traits of Strong Families that follows.
1. Before you read Lesson 2, preview the title, headings, and subheads to get an idea of the Trait Description
topics in this lesson. Then complete the first two columns of the table below, listing what What does it take to build a healthy family? It takes communication, work, and patience.
Family members are honest, loyal, reliable, and
you already know and what you want to know about each topic. 1. Each family member is responsible for making everyone feel safe and secure.
keep their promises.
2. After you read the lesson, fill in the third column of the table. List what you learned
Family members accept one another as they Create a Cartoon Strip
about each topic. 2. are, show consideration for one another, and Create a cartoon strip showing family members supporting one another. Your cartoon strip
help each other with household tasks.
What I WANT should show ways to strengthen your own family relationships. Follow the steps below to
Category What I KNOW What I LEARNED
to Know Family members share their thoughts and create your cartoon.
Strong Families 3. feelings honestly, listen to one another, and
demonstrate empathy.
1. Review the information in Lesson 2 about characteristics of strong families. With
a partner, choose one characteristic on which to focus your cartoon. Write your
Family members show love through words and choice here.
4. actions, express appreciation for one another,
and help each other during difficult times.
Family members make sacrifices for the good of 2. With your partner, choose one specific action related to the characteristic you chose.
5. the family, make time for one another, and work This action will be featured in your cartoon strip. Write your choice here.
Changes in Family together to solve problems.
Structure
II. Directions Identify a common change that many families face. Write a 3. Study the comics section of your newspaper or find cartoons on the Internet. Find
comics that use several frames to tell the story. Notice that each frame in a cartoon
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paragraph that explains how that change could affect the family. Also describe
how one or more of the traits listed above could be used to help a family cope typically has both a picture and words.
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with the change. 4. Create a story to tell in your comic strip. Use the specific action you chose in step 2 as
the focus of your story. Write a summary of your story here.
Changes in Family
Circumstance
Coping with Changes
5. Draw the cartoon. Show the characters using body language to back up their words.
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Lesson 2 Quiz Health Skills Practice: Decision Making Vocabulary Practice
I. Directions Using information found in the lesson, complete the following list. Dealing with Changes I. Directions Write a sentence that describes how each pair of terms is related.
List five characteristics of strong families. Directions Read the scenario below. Then answer the questions that follow. 1. nuclear familysiblings
The questions will help you use the steps of the decision-making process to
1.
decide how to handle the problem.
2. 2. separationdivorce
Scenario:
3. Nates fathers company recently transferred him to another state. When Nate heard the
4. news, he felt miserable. He will be a high school senior next year. He was looking forward 3. divorcecustody
to playing football and hanging out with his friends. After he told his parents how he feels,
5. they told him they would be willing to let him live with a relative. This means he could attend
his current school for his senior year. As much as he hates the thought of changing to a new 4. blended familydivorce
II. Directions Write a plus (+) in the space provided if the statement is true. school with only a year to go, he also doesnt want to be away from his family. What should
If the statement is false, cross out the underlined word or phrase and write the Nate do?
correct word or phrase in the space provided.
1. Step 1: State the Situation What decision is Nate trying to make? 5. domestic violencespousal abuse
6. The birth of a baby is a change in family structure.
7. The legal right to make decisions affecting children and responsibility for
2. Step 2: List the Options What are Nates choices? List two options. 6. abuseneglect
their care is called commitment.
a.
8. The legal end to a marriage contract is separation.
b. 7. domestic violencecrisis center
9. Moving to a new home is an example of a change in family circumstance.
3. Step 3: Weigh the Possible Outcomes What might happen if Nate were to act on each
10. When an adult marries again after divorce, it is called remarriage.
option you listed for question 2?

8. cycle of violencechild abuse
a.
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9. elder abusedomestic violence
4. Step 4: Consider Values If you were Nate in this situation, what values would guide
your decision? Describe how your values relate to each option.
a. 10. domestic violenceabuse
b.
5. Step 5: Make a Decision and Act on It What decision would you make if you were in
Nates position? How would you put your decision into action?
6. Step 6: Evaluate the Decision If you were Nate and had made this decision, how
would you evaluate it? Describe how you would decide whether it was a good choice.
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Health Lab Chapter 7 Test A
Teaching Strategies and How Much Time Do You Spend with Your Family? I. Directions Write a plus (+) in the space provided if the statement is true.
If the statement is false, cross out the underlined word or phrase and write the
correct word or phrase in the space provided.
Objectives
activities have been coded Determine the average amount of time you spend with family on certain activities.
Analyze class averages and identify activities that encourage family togetherness.
1. A married couple and their children from previous marriages form a(n)
nuclear family.
2. A family that includes additional relatives beyond parents and children is

Materials
for ability level and Student worksheets

Calculators
Preparation
a(n) extended family.
3. Foster care is a temporary placement of a child in the home of an adult who

is not related to them.
appropriateness. Make copies of the student worksheets on pages 5051, one for each student.
Review with students how to fill out the table. Remind students that activities with little
interaction, such as watching TV, should not be counted. Students may also wish to
4. Families promote physical health by providing food, clothing, and shelter.
5. In joint custody, one parent has the responsibility for a childs care.
include time spent with family members who do not live with them. Have students gather 6. When one person mistreats another, it is called affirmation.
the data one week before the lab.
Before students arrive at class on lab day, draw a table on the board as shown below, 7. Domestic violence directed at a person under the age of 18 is elder abuse.
extending the table to include the number of students in your class.
AL Activities for students Daily Averages
Student #
8. Neglect occurs when an individuals needs are not met.
9. Al-Anon is a(n) crisis center that helps family members of alcoholics.
Activity 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 10. The cycle of violence is a pattern of violence that repeats from one generation
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Meals II. Directions In the space provided, write the letter of the choice that best
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11. When family members provide affirmation, they
Conversation
a. neglect to meet the physical needs of the family.
Total b. give positive feedback to help others feel appreciated.
Teaching the Lab c. mistreat one another physically, mentally, or emotionally.
working on grade level Review the Procedure with students.

After all students have determined their daily averages, have them submit their daily aver-
ages to you in written form. Compile the students results, keeping them anonymous, and
d. repeat abusive behaviors from one generation to the next.
12. Which of the following is a change in family structure?

a. The loss of a job
write the results on the board.
b. The birth of a baby
Discuss the differences in students averages. Have students list ways to spend more
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c. A move to a new home
Activities for students family time together.
Further Investigation
Encourage students to think about the benefits of spending time with family members and
d. A family member becoming disabled
13. Most victims of spousal abuse are

a. men. c. women.
working below grade level the sense of belonging that families can provide. b. children. d. teens.
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Tips on Preparing for Tests Families on the Screen

Study regularly. Do not wait until the last minute to cram for a test. Use the night before A lot can be learned about family relationships and roles within the family unit by observing
a test wisely. Instead of cramming, prepare for a test by taking time to review what you families portrayed in movies or television programs. Before beginning this activity, recall some
have already studied. families that have been portrayed in some of your favorite movies and television programs.
Understand how the test content is organized. Ask your teacher if the test will include
multiple choice, true or false, and/or essay-style questions. Just knowing how the Directions: Identify two current television programs or movies that deal with
questions are organized will help you prepare for a test. families. Analyze the ways that the family meets its members needs and the
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ways that members strengthen or weaken the family relationships. State which
Directions: Choose the best answer and mark your responses in the answer type of family unit the television program or movie represents.
space on the next page.
1. A persons blended family consists of 4. Which is NOT one of the three steps
A. parents, siblings, and other relatives. toward stopping domestic violence?
B. family members and close friends. F. Report the abuse Name of TV program/movie:
C. a married couple and their children G. Resist the abuser
from previous marriages. H. Recognize the problem Ways the family meets its members emotional needs:
D. a parent, or parents, and one or J. Remember the abuser
more adopted children.
5. Which is NOT an example of a change
2. Which is NOT true of elder abuse? in family structure? Ways the family meets its members social needs:
F. Elder abuse is a diminishing A. A birth
problem among American families. B. A divorce
G. Elder abuse can occur both within C. Moving to a new home How members strengthen or weaken family relationships:
the family and in institutional D. A separation

settings.
H. Elders may suffer physical, 6. Family members showing consideration
for one another is an example of which Type of family unit represented:
emotional, and sexual abuse, as
well as neglect. trait of strong families?
Name of TV program/movie:
J. People can convince elders to hand F. Commitment
over control of their money and G. Trust
Ways the family meets its members emotional needs
other assets. H. Caring and support
J. Respect
3. Which best describes joint custody?
A. The mother is responsible for the 7. Which is NOT one of the core ethical Ways the family meets its members social needs
children. values that families teach their
B. Both parents share the responsibil- children?
ity for the children. A. Safety
How members strengthen or weaken family relationships
C. The father is responsible for the B. Responsibility
children. C. Honesty
D. Foster parents are responsible for D. Respect
the children. Type of family unit represented:
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Directions: Use the following outline to help organize your notes as you read Dear Katie
through the lesson. Directions: Katie writes an advice column for teens. Many of the letters she
receives are from teens whose families are experiencing changes in structure
Key Concept Consider and Reconsider Before reading the lesson, write a or circumstance. Read the following letters. Then, on the lines following each
sentence or two explaining the difference between a separa- letter, write the advice that you think Katie should provide.
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tion and a divorce. After you have read the lesson carefully,
use what you have learned to rewrite your sentences. 1. Dear Katie: My parents are getting a divorce. Theyve been fighting a lot and have been
arguing over custody of my sister and me. Sometimes I feel like Im a big reason theyre
Before Reading After Reading getting divorced. All of this has really stressed me out. What should I do?
Advice:
New and Academic Write a vocabulary word to answer each question.

2. Dear Katie: My dad died a few months ago. I miss him a lot. I talk to my friends about it
Vocabulary 1. Which may be granted to only one parent or divided so and they try to be there for me, but I dont think they completely understand how I feel.
that both parents share in the child-rearing? Its getting really hard for me to cope. I need some help.
circumstance
Advice:

separation 2. Which is a legal end to a marriage contract?
divorce
3. Which is a decision by two married people to live apart
custody from each other?
3. Dear Katie: My family has been experiencing some financial problems. My mom lost her
job, and that makes it difficult for us just to pay our bills, much less to buy the extras we
4. Which is an event that influences another event? sometimes want. Mom has been upset, and she and I fight a lot. I want to know what I
can do to change things.
Advice:
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TRANSPARENCY 23
Family Relationships
CHAPTER
Strengthening Family Relationships 7

LESSON 1 Healthy Family Relationships
Before You Read BIG Idea

Your relationships with family
Healthy families come in all shapes and sizes, but all healthy members influence your total
families share certain characteristics. Write some of the health.
characteristics of a healthy family on the lines below. As you
read, add additional characteristics to your list.
Study Coach
Organize Information
Draw a triangle. Label the
three sides Physical, Mental/
Emotional, and Social. As you
read, record information about
Demonstrate care and love. Read to Learn how families aect each area of
health.
Show support, especially during The Family Unit

difficult times. There are many different types of families. Family members
may be related to each other by birth, marriage, or adoption.
al
Soci
ysic
Demonstrate trust.
al
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People in the same family may live together or separately.

Your relationships with your family are some of the most
Express commitment. important in your life. Family relationships can have a strong
influence on your total health. Healthy families help children Mental/Emotional
Be responsible. and teens develop core values. Strong families can also help
teens avoid unhealthful risks.
Spend time together.
Respect individuality.
1. Describe What do you
Work together to solve problems. think makes someone part
of a family?
Be sensitive to others needs.
Analyzing Influences In what ways does sharing

household tasks benefit individual family members?
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Family
Relationships Lesson 1
Chapter Overview Healthy Family
Relationships
Chapter 7 focuses on family
relationships and ways that family BIG Idea Your relationships
with family members inuence
members can cope with changes in
your total health.
family structure and circumstance.
Lesson 2
Lesson 1
Strengthening Family
Family relationships affect the
Relationships
physical, mental/emotional, and
social health of individuals. BIG Idea Family members
support and care for one another,
Lesson 2 especially during difcult times.
Family members can help one

Lesson 3
another during difficult times.
Help for Families
Lesson 3 BIG Idea Families may require
Serious problems that occur within outside assistance to deal with
families may require outside assis- serious problems.
tance to resolve.
Activating Prior Knowledge
After students have completed

their paragraphs, ask several vol-
unteers to share what they have
written with the class. Emphasize
that family relationships have a
significant influence on all areas
of health.
Activating Prior Knowledge
Using Visuals Look at the photo on this page. Based on
what you have learned about relationships, write a paragraph
explaining how these family members are strengthening their
relationship. Discuss the ways their interactions might contrib-
ute to their physical, mental/emotional, and social health.
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Discuss the BIG Ideas

Think about how you would
answer these questions:
How do you and your family
depend on each other? Discuss the BIG Ideas
What helps you and your
family through tough times? Ask students to think about
Where would you go for their responses to the bulleted
help with a family problem?
questions. Tell students that their
answers to these questions and
Watch the
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The Lesson 2 video shows the
Relationships
benets of family meals. Watch
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topics in this chapter.
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Healthy Family
GUIDE TO READING Healthy Family
Relationships
BIG Idea Your relation-
ships with family mem-
bers inuence your total
Relationships
health.
1 FOCUS Before You Read

Organize Information.
Draw a triangle. Label A Family Discovery. Recently, Jack
the sides Physical, found out that hes adopted. The
GUIDE TO READING Mental/Emotional, discovery came as a shock, and now
and Social. As you hes starting to question everything
BIG Idea Relationships read, record informa- hes ever known about himself and
tion about how fami- his family. Even though he loves his
within families affect the lies affect each area of parents and brother and knows they
physical, social, and mental/ health. love him too, he still feels confused.
emotional health of family He doesnt know whether to think of
them as his real family anymore,
members. Ask Students: and he also wonders about his
What are ways that your fam- biological parents.
cal
Soc
ysi
ily can influence your health? ial

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(Sample answer: Enjoying Writing Write a journal entry from Jacks point of view.
In it, Jack should express his feelings about being adopted
healthy meals together has a and reect on how this discovery could affect his life.
positive impact on all three Mental/Emotional
areas of health.) New Vocabulary
siblings
The Family Unit
Before You Read
nuclear family
Organize Information Main Idea There are many kinds of families, but all family
blended family
Students should identify at extended family members have certain responsibilities toward each other.
least one way that families foster care
afrmation What is a family? The question isnt as simple as it sounds.
affect each side of the health
There are many different types of families. Family members
triangle. Review Vocabulary may be related to each other by birth, marriage, or adoption.
role (Ch.6, L.1) People in the same family may live together or separately.
No matter who is in your family, your relationships with
them are some of the most important in your life. Family rela-
Main Idea tionships have a strong inuence on your total health. Healthy
families provide support to their members and help children
The Family Unit Family members
and teens develop the values and skills to become success-
have responsibilities toward one ful members of society. Being part of a strong family can also
another. Ask Students: What be an important protective factor for teens by helping them
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are some responsibilities you have avoid behaviors that may put their health at risk. Ultimately,
in your family? (Sample answer: I healthy families are the foundation of a healthy society.
watch my siblings after school, and I
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Ask students to write their
journal entry. Ask Students: Foster Care More than half a million children and teens obtain a permanent family
Why might Jack feel a mix of children in the United States are in foster placement in a reasonable amount of time.
emotions at this time? (Sam- care. Some are returned to their birth families Have students find out more about legisla-
ple answer: Jack might feel after a period of time in foster care. Others tion, such as The Foster Care Independence
happiness about being part of are adopted, and some remain in foster care Act, designed to assist children and teens
a loving adoptive family, but until they age out. The Adoption and Safer who are in foster care. Suggest that students
sadness about not knowing Families Act, passed in 1997, places time use library or Internet resources for their
his biological family.) limits on reunification efforts with the birth research.
family. The goal of this legislation is to help
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When you think about families, you may picture your own READING CHECK
parents or siblings, your brothers and sisters. To some people,
the word family suggests a nuclear familytwo parents and Compare and
LESSON 1
R Contrast How do
one or more children living in the same place. Although this is
adoptive families
a common family structure in America, increasing numbers
differ from foster
of children live in other types of families:
Single-parent families. These are families with one par-
families? 2 TEACH
ent caring for one or more children. A child may live with
one parent after a divorce or the other parents death. W Writing Support
Blended families. These families form when a single Expository Writing Write the
parent remarries. A blended family consists of a married
following sentence on the board:
couple and their children from previous marriages. The
new couple may also decide to add to their blended family
Being part of a strong family can
by having more children. be an important protective factor
Extended families. An extended family is a family that for teens. Explain that a protec-
includes additional relatives beyond parents and chil- tive factor is anything that helps an
CA individual avoid risk behavior. Lead
dren. Relatives include grandparents, aunts, uncles, and
cousins. Some people live with extended family members. a class discussion on why family
Adoptive families. These families consist of a parent or relationships can help teens avoid
parents and one or more adopted children. Some families risk behaviors. Then have students
have both biological children and adopted children. write expository paragraphs that
Foster families. Foster care is the temporary placement summarize the importance of family
of children in the homes of adults who are not related as a protective factor. OL AL
to them. Children may be placed in foster care because
of problems like abuse (discussed in Lesson 3). In some
cases, foster parents may decide to adopt a child who has
been living with them.
R Reading Strategy
Organizing Information Have
students create a table to organize
the information about different types
of families. Model this activity by
making a table with two columns and
six rows on the board. Fill in the six
Figure 7.1 Families may types of families in the left column.
include members who are
related by birth, by adoption, or
Then add a brief description of one
both. What do you think makes type of family in the right column. Tell
someone part of a family? students to make a table like yours
and complete the descriptions of
each type of family. EL BL OL
CA Cultural Awareness
Family Structure Explain that a
persons cultural background may
inuence his or her family struc-
ture. For example, in some cultures,
Lesson 1 Healthy Family Relationships 167 extended and intergenerational
families are very common; in other
cultures, they are less common. Have
Teacher to Teacher students do research using Internet or
library resources to learn more about
Colette Dux El Camino Real High School, Woodland Hills, CA the ways that cultural background
inuences family structure. OL
Family Unit Have students get into groups to create a talk show, play, or skit
showing how a family interacts as a healthy unit. Let them work in small groups to
develop: a family type, a family problem/dilemma, and roles each family member will play. The
scene will demonstrate how the family members successfully support each other through the Figure 7.1 Sample answer:
problem. Students should clearly state the problem and include actions that show how each A feeling of love and
member contributes to the mental/emotional health of the family, i.e., communication, making commitment
sacrifices, trusting, finding/seeking counseling, and so on. Allow time for groups to present
their scenarios to the class.
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CHAPTER 7
LESSON 1
Americas Families
The structure of American families has 1. In the year 1960, what percentage of all
shifted over the past several decades. The children lived in each type of household?
table below shows how the living arrange- 2. In the year 2007, what percentage of all
Answers to Activity ments of American children under 18 have children lived in each type of household?
changed since 1960. Review the statistics,
Questions 3. What factors do you think contributed to
and use the table to answer the questions.
the shift in family structure during this
1. Two parents: 88%; Mother 47-year period?
only: 8%; Father only: 1%; Living Arrangements of American Children Under 18 Concept Number and
Other relatives: 3%; Non- Operations: Percents A
Total
relatives: less than 1%. Year children
Two Mother Father Other Non- percent is a ratio com-
parents only only relatives relatives paring a number to 100.
under 18
2. Two parents: 71%; Mother 1960 63,727 55,877 5,105 724 1,601 420 To calculate percentage,
only: 23%; Father only: 3%; 1970 69,162 58,939 7,452 748 1,546 477 divide the given amount
Other relatives: 3%; Non- by the total amount. Then
1980 63,427 48,624 11,406 1,060 1,949 388
multiply the answer by 100
relatives: 1%. 1990 64,137 46,503 13,874 1,993 1,421 346
and add a percent
3. Possible answers may 2000 72,012 49,795 16,162 3,058 2,160 837 sign (%).
2007 73,746 52,153 16,658 2,389 2,545 535
include more divorces and
Source: U.S. Bureau of the Census
acceptance of alternative
living arrangements. Accept
all reasonable responses.
Family Interactions
In a family, each member plays certain roles and has cer-
C Critical Thinking tain responsibilities. In general, parents or guardians are in
Applying Information After charge of meeting the familys basic needs, such as food and
students have read the information shelter. Parents also serve as teachers in the family, establish-
C
ing rules and setting limits to protect their childrens health
about family interactions, ask: How
and safety. They teach their children about the reasons for
do responsibilities within the family these rules, and teach the values and skills that will guide
prepare teens for adulthood? Have them in the future.
students work as a class to brain- Children and teens, meanwhile, also have roles and respon-
Academic Vocabulary
storm a list of common responsibili- sibilities. When they are young, their main job is to respect
ties teens have. For each identified authority (noun): the the authority of parents or guardians. As they get older, they
right to make decisions may take on more responsibilities, such as doing chores or
responsibility, ask students to state
and give commands caring for younger siblings. By taking on such tasks, teens
how it will help a teen prepare for
can help the family run more smoothly and boost their own
adulthood. BL OL self-esteem.
Other relatives play a role in the family as well. For
example, grandparents may help care for children and teach
Academic Vocabulary them about the familys history. Aunts and uncles may serve
as mentors and role models. Cousins who are close in age
Authority Have students may be playmates and friends.
provide examples of cat-
egories of people who are 168 Chapter 7 Family Relationships
in authority. For example,
teacher, police officer. List
students responses on the Teens Want to Know
board. Then ask students to
think of situations, such as
Why Do I Have to Follow My Familys a three-column chart with their group mem-
babysitting, in which they are
Rules? Teens become increasingly indepen- bers. The first column is titled Family Rule,
in authority.
dent as they approach adulthood. Resistance second and third respectively titled Positive
to following their familys rules can be a part Consequences of Following Family Rules
of this growing independence. Have students and Negative Consequences of Not Follow-
form small groups. After they have read the ing Family Rules. Have each group share its
information about the roles and responsibili- results with the class.
ties of teens in the family, have them develop
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Your Family and Your Health CHAPTER 7
Main Idea Your family members contribute to your health.
LESSON 1
Being part of a family helps you meet your most basic
needs. Beyond that, being part of a healthy family can
strengthen all three aspects of your health. Main Idea
Your Family and Your Health
Promoting Physical Health
Family members contribute to
The most obvious way your family promotes your physi- health. Ask Students: What is
cal health is by providing for your basic physical needs. Your
AL one way that you have contributed
parents or guardians make sure that you receive food, cloth-
ing, and shelter. They also promote your physical health by to the health of another member of
providing medical care. When you were young, your par- It feels good to do something
your family? (Sample answer: I help
ents or guardians took you to the doctor when you were nice for someone, and it can my little sister pack a healthy lunch
sick. They also made sure you got medical and dental be good for your health too. each day.)
checkups and necessary immunizations. Thats why I like to take my
little brother and sister to the
setting limits on behavior. Do your parents set rules,
park to play catch or basket-
such as how late you can stay out at night? The purpose ball. I want to be a good role
of these rules is to promote your safety and health. For model and teach them just
instance, setting a curfew can protect you from risky situ- how important exercise is.
ations and also help make sure you get enough sleep. Besides, the smiles on their
teaching health skills. In addition to setting limits on faces make it all worthwhile.
your behavior, your parents helped teach you the skills For more physical activity
you needed to control your own behavior as you got older. ideas, visit the Online Fitness Brain research indicates that
Zone at glencoe.com.
They may have taught you basic safety skills, such as activities including balance,
wearing a helmet when you ride a bike. They may also catching a ball, and process-
have encouraged you to develop healthy habits, like eat-
ing information can improve
ing nutritious foods and engaging in physical activity.
brain functioning.
Figure 7.2 By encouraging
healthful behaviors such as Have students find a
physical activity, parents and partner and stand 58
other family members can feet apart.
promote physical health. What
are other ways your family Ask a question from the
inuences your physical health? text. While asking the
question, partner 1 tosses
object (scrap paper formed
into ball) to partner 2 who
answers the question while
standing on one foot.
AL Active Learning
Make a Poster Have students
make a poster using words, images
Lesson 1 Healthy Family Relationships 169 from magazines, hand-drawn art, or
computer-generated art to illustrate
ways that families promote health.
Encourage students to think beyond
Academic Integration the text examples. EL OL
Math One way that families support to include healthy food choices that would
physical health is through food. However, promote physical health. Then ask students
the cost of groceries can be a major part of to use grocery store ads, Internet resources, Figure 7.2 Sample answer:
a familys budget. Ask students to work in or a trip to a grocery store to find prices My family promotes my physi-
small groups to generate a grocery list for a for the items on their lists. Have students cal health by making sure I go
family of four for one week. Remind students calculate the total cost for the groceries on to the dentist regularly.
their lists.
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CHAPTER 7 Promoting Mental and Emotional Health
As you get older, you may rely less on your family to meet
LESSON 1 your physical needs. However, it is likely that your family
still plays an important role in meeting your mental and
emotional needs. For example, your family can provide a safe
environment for you to express and deal with your emotions.
Family members can also give you love and support, help-
ing to meet your need to feel that you belong. This sense of
Figure 7.3 Sample answer: belonging, in turn, can help boost your self-esteem.
By listening to one another Your family can also help meet your need to feel valued
when they have problems, by and recognized by providing afrmation. This is positive
sharing one anothers excite- feedback that helps others feel appreciated and supported. For
ment when they achieve a instance, they can celebrate your achievements with you or
show appreciation for the ways you help out at home.
goal
Promoting Social Health
Your family also contributes to your social development.
AL Active Learning In the rst few years of your life, family members helped you
learn how to communicate and get along with others. As you
Oral Report Ask students to grew, your family may have helped you learn other important
observe toddlers, preschoolers, social skills, such as how to cooperate with others and how
AL
or elementary-age children in to resolve conicts. The social skills you learned from your
their own family or in a friend or family will help you make your own way in the world as an
independent adult.
neighbors family. Tell students to
pay special attention to skills such Values One of the most important ways families promote
as sharing, conflict resolution, and social health is by instilling values. Parents play a signicant
cooperation. After students have role in helping children develop core ethical values, including HS
responsibility, honesty, and respect. Learning these values is
observed the social skills of young a key to developing strong character.
children, have them prepare an oral
report that identifies ways social Figure 7.3 Family members
skills develop as children get older. can provide afrmation by
OL celebrating each others
achievements. What are other
ways family members can
HS Health Skills Practice support each other mentally

and emotionally?
Analyzing Influences As the
text points out, families are an
important influence on values. Ask
students to pair up and to make a
list of ways that their family has
influenced their values. For example,
a student might mention that his
parents are polite to others, so he
has learned to value good manners.
Then ask each student to write a
paragraph that summarizes the
importance of family in developing 170 Chapter 7 Family Relationships
values. BL
Skills for the

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Century
Mini Clip
Ed: Image is not Elaborating Collaborative Skills Teamwork, collabo- as a team. Ask students to identify skills that
ration, and cooperation skills are an aspect are important in these situations, such as
clear. on Student
Responses of social skills that many teens first learn showing empathy and listening to diverse
from their families. These skills are critical to ideas. Then ask volunteers to explain how
A teacher elaborates on the ability to work productively with others. collaboration skills learned at home can be
a student response using Have students brainstorm a number of situ- used at school and on the job.
explanatory language. He
ations in which a family must work together
also helps place the response
in the broader context of the
lesson.
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Families can teach values in different ways. One way is
by explanation. For instance, if two siblings are ghting over CHAPTER 7
a toy, a parent might sit down with them and explain why
its important to share. Teaching by example can be an even
more powerful way to promote good values. Lets say a parent
LESSON 1
is shopping with a child and receives too much change back
for a purchase. By immediately returning the extra money, READING CHECK
the parent teaches the child about honesty and fairness.
Likewise, parents who demonstrate kindness and respect Answer By explanation and
in their daily behaviors reinforce these same values in their
example
children. By being positive role models, parents and other
family members help children develop strong values.
Cultural Heritage Families also promote social health by
sharing their culture and traditions. For example, families
may light candles together at Kwanzaa or enjoy a barbecue
READING CHECK
Identify Name two
3 ASSESS/
and reworks on the Fourth of July. Sharing their culture
enriches the lives of family members and helps them develop
ways families can
teach values. CLOSE
a sense of cultural identity. This awareness of being part of a
larger culture can create important social bonds that extend Assessment Resources
beyond the family.
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After You Read Visit glencoe.com for:
Reviewing Facts and Vocabulary Applying Health Skills Online Quizzes
1. What is a sibling? 6. Communication Skills. Work with Online Learning Center
2. Name three kinds of families. a classmate to write and perform a
scene that shows family members
3. Identify four ways in which families
supporting each other mentally and
promote the physical health of
children and teens.
emotionally. The scene should include Progress Monitoring
I messages, active listening, and
Thinking Critically appropriate body language.
4. Synthesize. Explain how the role you
Reteaching
Writing Critically Have students work in pairs.
play within your family has changed
over time. 7. Personal. Write a personal essay Distribute three index cards to
about your family. Describe how you each pair. Ask students to label
5. Analyze. How does providing afr-
interact, and discuss how family
mation within the family promote the index cards Physical Health,
members contribute to each others
mental and emotional health?
total health. Mental/Emotional Health, and
Social Health. Then have each
pair list ways that families can
After completing the lesson, review and promote each of these areas of
analyze your response to the Real Life health.
Issues question on page 166.
Enrichment
Have students analyze a rep-
resentation of family life por-
Lesson 1 Healthy Family Relationships 171
trayed on television. Instruct
them to write an analysis of
the television family based on
LESSON 1 ASSESSMENT ANSWERS the information presented in
this lesson.
1. A sibling is a brother or sister. 4. Sample answer: As a teen, I have more
2. Any three: nuclear family, single-parent responsibilities in my family than I did as
family, blended family, extended family, a young child.
GH2011C7S
adoptive family, foster family 5. Sample answer: Affirmation meets
3. Meeting basic physical needs including peoples mental and emotional need to be Have students visit glencoe.com and
food, clothing, and shelter; providing valued and recognized. use this code to complete the Interac-
medical care; setting limits on behaviors; 6. Scenes will vary, but should include the tive Study Guide for this lesson.
teaching health skills listed communication skills.
7. Essays will vary.
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CHAPTER 7
LESSON 2
LESSON 2
Strengthening
GUIDE TO READING Strengthening
Family
BIG Idea Family mem-
bers support and care
for one another, espe-
Family Relationships
Relationships cially during difcult
times.
Before You Read

1 FOCUS Create a T-Chart.
Make a two-column
Dealing with Divorce. Beth has
just learned that her parents are
table. Label the columns getting a divorce. Her father will be
Change in Family Struc- moving across town, and she knows
GUIDE TO READING ture and Change in shes going to be asked who she
Circumstances. As you wants to live with. Beth is close to
read, ll in each col- both her parents, and she doesnt
BIG Idea Family mem- want to have to choose between
umn with examples of
bers can help one another changes that can affect them. Shed like to tell her parents
families, and strate- how she feels, but she doesnt want
during difficult times. Ask
gies strong families can to add to their problems.
Students: What is a recent
use to deal with these
time when a member of your changes.
Writing Write a dialogue in which Beth discusses her
family supported you? (Sam- feelings with one or both of her parents. Each character
Change in Change in should demonstrate good communication skills.
ple answer: When I was cut
Structure Circumstances
from the track team, my sister
helped me find other activities Characteristics of Strong Families
that interested me.)
Main Idea Strong families support their members in a
Before You Read variety of ways.
T-Chart Students T-charts
will vary. New Vocabulary Different families interact together in different ways. For
separation example, Joyces family tends to be reserved around each
divorce other. They express their feelings calmly and rationally.
custody When Joyce goes to her friend Teds house, shes amazed at AL
how openly his family expresses emotions. Ted and his fam-
Main Idea
Review Vocabulary ily laugh and cry easily together. They tease each other and
Characteristics of Strong stress (Ch.2, L.1) get into arguments, but they always make up.
Families There are many ways This doesnt mean Teds family is healthier than Joyces,
that members of strong families or vice versa. They just interact in different ways. The impor-
tant thing is that both Ted and Joyce feel secure and loved.
support one another. Ask Stu-
Both of their families demonstrate traits of strong families:
dents: What is an example of a
Good communication. Healthy families share their
way that you can show support to
thoughts and feelings honestly with each other. They
members of your family? (Sample listen to each other and demonstrate empathy.
answer: I can encourage my sister
as she prepares to try out for the
school play.) 172 Chapter 7 Family Relationships
Health Literacy
Remind students about
Listening and Empathy Explain that another. Have students make a written plan
communication skills. Ask
empathy is putting yourself in someone to practice empathy when interacting with
Students: Why should Beth
elses shoes. When a person listens with family members. Suggest that they keep a
communicate her feelings to
empathy, they dont just hear the words private journal for one week that records
her parents rather than keep-
the speaker says; they consider the feel- times they showed empathy toward family
ing them to herself? (Sample
ings behind the words. Point out that much members and how that improved their family
answer: Beth will feel better
family conflict and stress could be minimized relationships.
if she shares her feelings with
if family members empathized with one
her parents.)
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Figure 7.4 Spending time
together strengthens family CHAPTER 7
relationships. What are other
ways for family members to show
their commitment to each other?
LESSON 2
2 TEACH
AL Active Learning
Skits Divide the class into five
groups. Assign to each group one
of the characteristics of strong
families. Have the group members
write a skit that demonstrates how
the assigned characteristic could
Caring and support. Family members show they love
be expressed within a family. After
each other through their words and actions. They express each group has written its skit,
appreciation for each other and help each other through allow practice time, and then have
difcult times. each group perform its skit for the
Respect. Family members respect each others opinions, READING CHECK class. BL OL
tastes, and abilities. They show consideration by sharing,
being courteous, respecting each individuals privacy, and Identify How can
U helping out with household tasks. family members show
respect for each other?
U Universal Access
Commitment. Healthy families make time for each other. English Language Learners
They work together to solve problems, and theyre willing Write the following words on the
to make sacrices for the good of the family. board: communication, caring,
Trust. In a healthy family, parents earn their childrens support, respect, commitment, and
trust by being honest and keeping their promises.
trust. Have English language learn-
Children show that they are worthy of trust by being
honest, loyal, and reliable.
ers look up each of these words
in a dictionary. If students need
assistance, have them work with
Coping with Change students who are fluent in English.
Ask volunteers to share the defini-
Main Idea Family members can help each other cope with
changes in the familys structure or circumstances.
tion of a word from the list with the
class. EL
Families can face a variety of problems, both major and
minor. Many of these problems have to do with changes in
the familys structure or circumstances. A parent losing a job,
for example, or a grandparents serious illness can lead to
Figure 7.4 Sample answer:
long-term stress for the whole family. Even positive events,
such as a move or the marriage of a relative, can create stress. By making sacrifices for the
Because change is a normal part of life, healthy families must good of the family
be prepared to deal with changes and help each other cope.
Lesson 2 Strengthening Family Relationships 173 Main Idea

Coping with Change When
a change in family structure or
Reading Strategy circumstance occurs, family mem-
bers can help each other cope. Ask
Bulleted Lists Point out to students the Ask students to brainstorm other ways this Students: What are some kinds
bulleted list of characteristics of strong information could be organized, for example, of changes that affect families?
families. Explain that a bulleted list is an in a table or other graphic organizer. Have (Sample answer: Death, divorce,
organized way to present information. In students work in small groups to develop an moving to a new house)
this case, the five characteristics of strong alternate strategy for organizing this infor-
families are printed in boldface, and an mation. Have each group share its method of
explanation of each characteristic follows. organizing the information with the class.
173
CHAPTER 7 Changes in Family Structure
The structure of a family changes when someone new joins
LESSON 2 the family or when a family member moves out of the home.
Examples of such changes include birth, adoption, separa-
R
tion, divorce, remarriage, and the death of a family member.
Birth and Adoption Welcoming a new baby or an adopted child
R Reading Strategy into the family is a joyful event. However, adjusting to the
Classifying Make a Venn diagram new situation isnt always easy. Making room for the new
on the board. Label one side Posi- child means that everyone else has to make do with less space
tive Changes and the other side at home. Also, as parents devote time and energy to the new
child, they may have less time for the other childrenand for
Negative Changes. Ask students
each other. All these changes can create stress for everyone.
to supply examples for each side Family members can help each other through this time by
of the chart. For example, a parent sharing the responsibility for taking care of the new child.
losing his or her job would be clas- They can also make an effort to nd time for each other.
sified as a negative change. Some
Separation and Divorce Separation and divorce are difcult,
changes, such as a parents remar- especially since they result in a family member leaving the
riage, may be put on both sides of home environment. Separation is a decision by two married
the chart. After students have sup- people to live apart from each other. Couples who separate
plied a good number of responses, may hope to eventually work out their differences and
go through the examples one by live together again. Divorce, by contrast, is a legal end to a
one. Have students suggest one or marriage contract.
two positive strategies for coping READING CHECK When parents divorce, they need to come to an agreement
with each of the changes. BL OL about where the children will live. Custody is the legal right
Compare and
to make decisions affecting children and the responsibility for
Contrast What is the
their care. Custody may be granted to only one parent (sole W
difference between
W Writing Support separation and
custody) or divided so that both parents share in the child
rearing (joint custody). Adapting to either arrangement can
divorce?
Descriptive Writing Have each be difcult for the children. They may nd it hard to go for
student choose one of the changes long periods without seeing one of their parents. In the case
in family structure described in the of joint custody, they may nd it stressful to move back and
text as the basis for a fictional story. forth between two homes.
Students should write their stories Parents can help their children get through this difcult
period by reminding them that both parents still love them.
from the perspective of one of the
They can also reassure the children that the divorce was not
family members, describing the their fault. Children may nd it easier to cope if they discuss
change and the characters feelings their feelings with parents and other trusted adults. In some
about the change. Encourage stu- cases, they may want to consider joining a support group for
dents to illustrate their completed children of divorce. Being part of such a group may help them
stories. Remind students that their realize that they are not alone.
stories should be proofread and Remarriage After a divorce, one or both parents may decide
corrected before being turned in. to marry again. A parent may also remarry after the death of
OL AL a spouse. When a parent remarries, the children must adjust
to having, or living with, a stepparent. If the stepparent
has children from a previous marriage, all members of the
READING CHECK blended family will need time to adjust. Good communication
and mutual respect will make this process easier.
Answer Separation is a deci-
sion by married people to live 174 Chapter 7 Family Relationships
apart. Divorce permanently ends
the marriage contract.
More About...
Blended Families The term blended fam- students that difficulty adjusting to any
ily can be misleading. It implies that the new family change is normal. Point out resources
family mixes into a homogenous unit, and available to students who need help, such
ignores the fact that children may still have as the school counselor and community
ties to the other parent. Teens, in particular, agencies, which are discussed in detail in
may have a hard time accepting change and Lesson 3.
adjusting to a new authority figure. Remind
174
Figure 7.5 The remarriage of
a parent can bring mixed feelings. CHAPTER 7
How can teens show support for a
parents decision to remarry?
LESSON 2

Good communication and
mutual respect will help the
process.
AL Active Learning
Multimedia Presentation Have
students work in small groups to
Death of a Family Member Perhaps the most difcult change prepare a multimedia presenta-
a family can go through is the death of a family member. tion about experiencing grief after
In Chapter 4, you learned about the feelings of grief that the death of a family member.
can accompany a death or other loss. Family members can They should use the information
help each other through this difcult time by sharing their
about grief found in Chapter 4, the
AL feelings and memories about the person theyve lost. Its also
important for family members to respect each others feelings
information about coping with fam-
and remember that the process of grieving is different for ily changes found in this chapter,
everyone. Joining a support group or seeking help from and Internet or library resources.
a counselor may also help those who have lost a loved one Students can prepare an oral report
recover from their pain. with visual aids or a multimedia
presentation using a computer and
Changes in Family Circumstances Academic Vocabulary share it with the class. OL AL
Changes in a familys circumstances can also be a source of circumstance (noun):
an event that inuences
C
stress. Family members can help each other deal with these
changes by communicating honestly and showing as much another event C Critical Thinking
support as possible. Here are some examples of changes in Predicting Write the word
family circumstances: circumstances on the board. Ask
Moving to a new home. When a family moves, especially volunteers to share their ideas
over a long distance, family members may miss their old about what this word means. Point
friends and familiar surroundings. Teens may be anxious out to students that changes in
about making new friends and adjusting to a new school.
family circumstances can be dif-
When a move results from the breakup of a marriage, it
can add to the stress already caused by the divorce. ficult. Ask volunteers to describe
Changes in the familys nancial situation. Financial
what kinds of circumstances could
problems can result from the loss of a job, a medical happen that might be stressful.
emergency, poor planning, or uncontrolled spending. Not Reassure students that mixed
having enough money to pay the bills can be stressful. feelings about family changes are
normal. EL OL
Lesson 2 Strengthening Family Relationships 175
ELL Support
Prexes Explain that prexes are word parts that are found at the beginnings of
words.
Beginning Write the word remarriage words that contain the prefix re-. Examples
on the board. Underline the prefix re-. include: rearrange, regain, reread, retry, and
Explain that re- means again. Have stu- reunify. Students may use dictionaries.
dents use this information to reinforce the Advanced Have students write three
definition of the term remarriage. sentences that use words containing the pre-
Intermediate Build on the Beginning fix re-. Have volunteers share their sentences
activity by asking students to identify other with the class.
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It can also lead to arguments about how the familys
CHAPTER 7 limited funds should be used. Interestingly, a sudden
nancial gain can also be a source of stress. Unaccus-
LESSON 2 tomed wealth can trigger anxiety and confusion as people
wonder what to do with the money and whether its going
to change the way people see them.
AL Active Learning Illness and disability. A serious illness or disability can

disrupt a familys normal routine. One or more family
Picture Story for Children members may need to change their schedules to care for
Have students work in pairs to the sick or disabled person. Coping with this situation
develop picture books for young may be easier if each family member plays a role in car-
children who are experiencing a ing for the sick or disabled person.
change in their family. Have them Alcohol or other drug abuse. Substance abuse is one
brainstorm ways to convey ideas for of the most serious problems a family can face. Family
members must seek outside help to deal with the situa-
coping to children using words and
tion. Teens may wish to consult teachers, other trusted
pictures. Have students share their adults, or organizations such as Alateen. You will learn
books with younger students. OL more about confronting the problem of substance abuse
in Chapters 21 and 22.
Coping with Changes

One of the most important strategies for coping with
Communication Skills: changes in the family is to talk honestly and openly with
Family Finances each other. Just talking about your feelings can help reduce AL
NHES Standard 4 Students stress. Letting family members know about your needs and
wants can also make it easier for them to help you.
will demonstrate the ability to
You, in turn, can make an effort to support your family
use interpersonal communica- Figure 7.6 Talking with a
members during a difcult period. For example, you can offer
tion skills to enhance health parent or other trusted adult can
help you deal with the stress of to take on more chores and responsibilities at home. You can
and avoid or reduce health family changes. To whom do you also make a point of being there for family members if they
risks. turn when you need to talk? want to talk.
If this strategy is not
Objectives enough, family members may
nd it helpful to talk with
Demonstrate communica- someone outside the family,
tion skills to help cope such as a counselor, teacher, or
with a change in family member of the clergy. They can
circumstance. also try to learn more about
Utilize skills for commu- the situation theyre dealing
nicating effectively with with, either by reading books
or by talking with people who
family to enhance health.
have been through similar
Teaching Strategies experiences. Finally, families
should be willing to seek pro-
Have students review
fessional help if they need it.
the guidelines for good Lesson 3 discusses resources
communication. that can help.
Ask students to discuss
ways that Kenny can effec-
tively communicate his
176 Chapter 7 Family Relationships
feelings to his parents.
Assessment
Using a rubric, student work
should provide comprehensive
Promoting School Wellness
evidence of the following crite-
ria to achieve the highest score: Services for Students Dealing with family changes and ways to cope with those
Family Changes Some of the services changes, is one aspect of coordinated school
Speaks calmly and clearly offered as a part of a coordinated school health that can help these students. Some
Uses I messages health program can assist students who are students may also benefit from counseling
dealing with changes in their families. Health and psychological services offered through
Shows respect and empathy
education, in which students learn about the school counselors.
Listens carefully, and asks
appropriate questions
176
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Communication Skills
Writing Write a
LESSON 2
dialogue between Kenny
Family Finances and his parents. In it,
Kenny should express
A month ago, Kennys dad lost his job. Ever since then, his his concerns about
parents have been tense and anxious. They have whispered the familys nancial Figure 7.6 A family member
conversations so the children situation and his feelings or trusted adult.
cant hear them, but Kenny about being left out of
knows theyre talking about his parents discussions.
money. Kenny is worried Follow these guidelines
about how the family is going for good communication:
to manage financially, but
hes even more upset that his
1. Speak calmly and
clearly.
3 ASSESS/
parents dont trust him
enough to talk to him about
the problem.
2. Use I messages.
3. Show respect and
empathy.
CLOSE
4. Listen carefully, and Assessment Resources
ask appropriate
questions.
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Reviewing Facts and Vocabulary Applying Health Skills
1. How can family members demon- 6. Stress Management. Think of a
strate good communication? stressful family situation. Then list
2. What are the two main types of ve stress-management techniques
changes that cause stress in families? that can help you handle this stress. Progress Monitoring
3. Identify three situations that can Writing Critically
lead to a change in family structure. 7. Narrative. Children sometimes go
Reteaching
through stages of grief (denial, anger,
Review the characteristics of
Thinking Critically
bargaining, depression, and accep- strong families with the class.
4. Analyze. Compare and contrast the
tance) in response to their parents Then ask students to describe
difculties sole custody and joint
custody can pose for teens whose
divorce. Write a story about a teen who how these characteristics can
goes through several of these stages. help families as they cope
parents are divorced.
Describe how the teen expresses his or with change.
5. Synthesize. Give an example of a her feelings at each stage.
positive or negative event that could
cause stress within a family. Explain Enrichment
what strategies the family might use Have students write a short
After completing the lesson, review and
to deal with this stress. analyze your response to the Real Life
dialogue between two family
Issues question on page 172. members that demonstrates
one or more of the character-
Lesson 2 Strengthening Family Relationships 177 istics of a healthy family.
LESSON 2 ASSESSMENT ANSWERS GH2011C7S
1. By sharing their thoughts and feelings 5. Sample answer: An illness is a negative Have students visit glencoe.com and
honestly with each other, listening to one event that can cause stress within a fam- use this code to complete the Interac-
another, and demonstrating empathy ily. The family can cope with this stress tive Study Guide for this lesson.
2. Changes in family structure and in family by sharing the work of caring for the ill
circumstance family member.
3. Birth or adoption of a child; separation, 6. Sample answers: Talking with others, get-
divorce, remarriage; death of a family ting counseling, getting plenty of physical
member activity, deep breathing, listening to relax-
4. Sole custody can be difficult because the ing music
teen seldom sees one parent. Joint cus- 7. Stories will vary.
tody involves moving between two homes. 177
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LESSON 3
LESSON 3
Help for
GUIDE TO READING Help for Families
BIG Idea Families
Families may require outside
assistance to deal with
serious problems.
Worried About a Friend. Mark is
1 FOCUS Before You Read
Create a Word Web.
concerned about his friend Soa.
Soa says her parents argue a lot,
and she thinks her dad hits her mom.
In the center of a sheet
One evening, Mark called Soa to
of paper, write the
GUIDE TO READING ask her a question about a home-
phrase Sources of
work assignment. He heard her
Support. As you read,
parents arguing in the background.
BIG Idea Serious family add information about
Another time, Mark thought he saw
sources of help for fami-
problems may require outside Soa crying at school.
lies in trouble.
help. Ask Students: What Writing Write a dialogue in which Mark encourages
are some problems that Soa to conde in him and seek help. Make sure Mark
families might not be able to uses good communication techniques.
Sources of
solve on their own? (Sample Support
answers: Abuse, violence,
major financial problems) Violence in Families
Main Idea Violence in families can cause lasting harm.
Before You Read New Vocabulary
Word Web Students word abuse
domestic violence
All families have problems from time to time, and thats
webs should identify sources normal. In most cases, families can work through their
spousal abuse
of support for families experi- child abuse
problems with the help of good communication and mutual
encing major problems. neglect
support. However, some problems are too serious for family
elder abuse
members to handle on their own. One of the most dangerous
cycle of violence
problems a family can face is abuse, the physical, mental,
crisis center
emotional, or sexual mistreatment of one person by another.
Main Idea When abuse results in acts of violence involving family mem-
bers, it is called domestic violence. You will learn more about AL
Violence in Families Family the different forms of abuse in Chapter 9.
violence can cause long-term dam-
age. Ask Students: How do you Spousal Abuse
think family violence could affect Domestic violence or any other form of abuse directed at
the three sides of the victims health a spouse is called spousal abuse. This form of violence can
triangle? (Sample answer: Physi- occur in all kinds of families, regardless of income, ethnic-
cal: by causing physical injuries to ity, or education level. Spousal abuse can involve physical
the victim; Mental/emotional: by or sexual violence as well as emotional abuse. Abusers may
threaten or intimidate their victims and try to cut them off
damaging the victims self-esteem;
from family or friends.
Social: by teaching the victim that
violence is an acceptable way to 178 Chapter 7 Family Relationships
express emotions)
Have students read the Domestic Violence Fact: Children are never to blame for abuse.
scenario. Ask Students: Myth: Abused children always want to leave
Myth: Child abuse occurs only among lower-
What are some emotions or their homes to escape the abuse.
income families.
feelings that Mark and Sofia
may be experiencing? Remind Fact: Child abuse occurs in families of all Fact: Children from abusive families may
students to include good com- economic levels. not realize that abuse is not a part of healthy
munication techniques in their family interactions.
Myth: Children who misbehave may be to
dialogues.
blame if they are abused.
178
Spousal abuse is a criminal act that can be prosecuted
by law. However, this crime often goes unreported. Victims
CHAPTER 7
may blame themselves for their partners abusive behavior,
thinking that they somehow deserve the mistreatment. They
may also be unwilling to tear the family apart by leaving
LESSON 3
an abusive spouse. Many fear they will be unable to support
themselves or their children if they leave. In some cases, the
abuser may threaten to hurt or kill the victim or their chil-
dren if the spouse attempts to leave.
2 TEACH
Child Abuse AL Active Learning
Child abuse is domestic abuse
Guest Speaker Invite a police
directed at a child. It includes any officer, other community worker,
action that harms or threatens a or school counselor to address the
childs health and development. Like class about the problem of domestic
spousal abuse, child abuse can be violence. Allow students to submit
physical, emotional, or sexual. Child anonymous, written questions for
abuse may also involve neglect, the
HS the speaker. Follow up by having
failure to provide for a childs basic
needs. Neglected children may lack
students summarize what they
adequate food, clothing, shelter, or learned about domestic violence by
medical support. Leaving children listening to the speaker. BL OL
alone and unsupervised for long
periods of time is also a form of
neglect. HS Health Skills Practice
Parents who abuse their children Advocacy Have students write
dont always want to hurt them. an article discussing the effects of
Sometimes they simply dont know
child and spousal abuse. The article
how to take care of children. Many
abusive parents were abused them- should urge victims of domestic
selves as children and dont know violence to seek help immediately.
any other way for a family to func- Remind students that advocacy
tion. Alcohol and drug abuse also involves taking a clear, health-
increase the risk of violence in the enhancing stand, supporting a
home. Whatever the reasons behind position with relevant information,
it, abusing a child is always unac-
being aware of the audience, and
ceptable and dangerous.
encouraging others to make health-
Figure 7.7 Abuse can harm ful choices with passion and convic-
Elder Abuse children emotionally as well as
tion. OL AL
physically. What forms can child
Elder abuse, the abuse or neglect of older family members, abuse take?
is a growing problem that often goes unnoticed. Elder abuse
can occur both within the family and in institutional settings
such as nursing homes. Like children, older family members
may suffer physical, emotional, and sexual abuse, as well Figure 7.7 Physical abuse,
as neglect. Elder abuse can also be nancial. For instance, emotional abuse, sexual
caregivers may take advantage of elders by manipulating abuse, neglect
or pressuring them into handing over control of their money
and other assets.
Lesson 3 Help for Families 179
Cooperative Learning
Careers in Social Work Child abuse different settings, including hospitals,
and spousal abuse are just two of the many schools, and family services organizations.
situations that might be handled by a social Have students work in small groups to
worker. Explain to students that social work research careers in social work. Ask each
is an excellent career choice for those with group to create a poster or prepare an oral
a strong desire to help others. Tell students report to share its findings with the class.
that social workers are employed in many
179
CHAPTER 7 Academic Vocabulary Effects of Abuse
domestic (adjective): Victims of domestic abuse may suffer physical injuries,
LESSON 3 of or relating to the
household or the family
such as bruises, burns, or broken bones. In the worst cases,
physical abuse can lead to permanent injury or death. For
many victims, however, the emotional scars left by abuse last
even longer than the physical injuries. Victims often experi-
Academic Vocabulary ence feelings of shame and worthlessness. Abused children U
may be anxious or depressed and have difculty in school.
Domestic Review the defi- Without treatment, abused children often grow up to become
nition of the word domestic: abusers themselves. The pattern of repeating violent or abu-
of or relating to the house- sive behaviors from one generation to the next is known as the
cycle of violence.
hold or the family. Have stu-
Children who live in abusive homes may try to escape by
dents make a word web with running away. Others are thrown out of their homes by an
the term domestic violence in abusive parent or guardian. Many runaways and thrown-
the middle. Ask students to aways end up living on the street or in the company of
add specific types of domestic predatory adults. They are at risk for drug problems, crime,
violence to their word webs. and continuing physical or sexual abuse.
To avoid these risks, children suffering abuse at home
need to seek help from an adult they can trust, such as a
relative, teacher, medical professional, or religious adviser.
U Universal Access The police can also connect these teens with social services
that can help them. Short-term shelters, for instance, can
English Language Learners provide a safe place to stay. Drop-in services can provide
Write the phrase cycle of violence food, clothing, medical attention, and crisis counseling.
on the board. Explain that a cycle
is a series of events that occur
regularly and lead back to a starting Stopping Domestic Abuse
point. Have students think of other READING CHECK Stopping domestic violence depends on the three Rs:
examples of cycles. (Examples might recognize, resist, and report. The rst step is to recognize
Dene What is the
include the seasons of the year, the cycle of violence?
the problem. Victims and others need to be aware that child R
abuse and domestic violence are crimes. Any claim of abuse
rock cycle, the water cycle, the life should be taken seriously, even if it sounds unbelievable.
cycle, and the phases of the moon.) Victims of domestic abuse can also resist their abusers. If
Then ask students to explain why someone tries to harm you, you can try to escape or to prevent
domestic violence often happens in the attack. Once you escape, seek help from a trusted adult.
a cycle. EL However, resistance may not always be possible. Thats
why reporting the abuse is the third step in putting a stop
to it. If you or someone you know is being abused, report
R Reading Strategy the problem to someone who can help you. Try talking to a
trusted adult, such as a family member or a school nurse. You
Stopping Abuse Have students can also contact an abuse hotline or a crisis center. Finally,
make a list of ways domestic you can go directly to the police. The victim may also require
violence can be stopped. Be sure counseling and medical care.
students include the three Rs. Ask Victims of domestic violence need help. Their abusers
volunteers to make a list on the need help, too. Through counseling and other strategies, they
board, adding as students share can learn to manage their feelings and break the cycle of vio-
lence. You will learn more about sources of help for victims
from their own lists. BL OL
and abusers in Chapter 9.
READING CHECK 180 Chapter 7 Family Relationships
Answer The pattern of repeat-

ing violence or abusive behaviors Home and Community
from one generation to the next
Help for Runaways Have students work including contact information and types of
in small groups to find out what resources services provided. If students are unable to
are available in the community specifically find programs in the local community, have
for teens who are at risk for running away them research national organizations that
or teens who are currently runaways. Ask serve runaways and homeless teens. Have
students to gather information about the each group share what it learns with the
resources, services, or programs they find, class.
180
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Making a Difference
LESSON 3
Taking Charge of a Familys Care
Ashleigh R., of Ohio, was in the eighth grade when
her mother was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis Making a Difference
(MS). Ashleigh responded by taking charge of not only
her mothers care, but the care of her younger siblings Answers to Activity
as well. She also did all the housework and kept up Questions
with her studies at school.
Today, Ashleighs mom is in remission. As a result 1. Ashleighs positive attitude
of her mothers courageous battle, Ashleigh wants to and desire to keep her fam-
become a doctor and nd a cure for MS. After nish-
ily together.
ing high school, Ashleigh plans to attend Ohio State
University, and then go on to medical school. 2. Sample answer: I could
Its your own Through it all, Ashleigh has kept a positive atti- be a supportive listener, I
choice to do tude. She says, Its your own choice to do goodits could help out around the
good. all in your attitude toward life. Dont just go through house, and I could pick up
lifego for the positive!
their groceries.
3. It has kept her from dwell-
Write your answers to the following questions in your personal health journal. ing on the negative aspects
1 What motivated Ashleigh to take charge? of her familys situation.
2 List three ways you can help a family member who has a health problem.
3 How do you think maintaining a positive attitude has helped Ashleighs
health?
Main Idea
Sources of Support Families in
Sources of Support crisis can find help and support in
their communities. Ask Students:
Main Idea Communities offer many forms of support to If a family you knew needed help,
families in crisis.
what community resources would
you suggest? (Sample answer: crisis
There are many community resources to help families
deal with a variety of problems, including abuse. What type hotline, a counselor, or the police)
of help they need depends on the seriousness of the prob-
AL lem. Some problems, such as domestic violence, may require
notifying the police. Others, such as substance abuse, may
require medical help. Some sources of help for families facing AL Active Learning
difculties include Role-Play Have students work in
family counseling services. pairs to practice calling a hotline for
support groups. help with a serious family situation.
community services, such as shelters or hotlines. Write the following steps for calling
law enforcement ofcials. a hotline on the board:
hospitals or clinics. 1. Before you call, state the problem
faith communities. to yourself.
2. Make a written list of questions.
Lesson 3 Help for Families 181 3. Rehearse what you will say.
4. During the call, use a pencil and
paper to record names and numbers
Writing Strategy of the services that are suggested to
you. OL EL
Letter of Support Have students write port and encouragement in a nonjudgmen-

a letter to a fictional friend whose family is tal way. Remind students of the parts of a
experiencing a difficult time. In the letter, friendly letter: the heading, the greeting, the
students should identify at least one resource body, the closing, and the signature. Have
that may be helpful to the fictional friend. students proofread and correct their letters
Explain that their letter should provide sup- before turning them in.
181
CHAPTER 7 Figure 7.8 Support Groups
LESSON 3 These are just a few of the many support groups in the country.
Problem Organization Provides Support For
AL Active Learning Alcoholics Anonymous Alcoholics
Al-Anon Family members and friends of

Infomercial Have students exam-
Substance abuse alcoholics (subgroup, Alateen, is
ine the information about support specically for younger members)
groups found in Figure 7.8. Then AL
Narcotics Anonymous Drug abusers
ask students to form small groups.
Each group should select one of the Overeaters Anonymous Compulsive overeaters
support groups mentioned in the Eating disorders Eating Disorders Anonymous People with anorexia, bulimia, or
figure or another well-known sup- binge eating disorder
port group. Have each group write Domestic violence SAFE (Stop Abuse For Everyone) Victims of domestic violence and
a script for an infomercial about the abuse
support group. Ask each group to Dealing with grief Bereaved Parents of the USA Parents who have lost a child
present its infomercial to the class.
OL AL
Counseling
Family counseling is therapy to restore healthy relation-
C Critical Thinking ships in a family. Families come in as a group to meet with
Inferring Lead students in infer- a counselor, discuss their problems, and seek solutions.
Counseling can help some families deal with changes such
ring a list of factors that might C
as separation or divorce. It can also help in cases when one
deter families from seeking outside member has a problem that affects the entire family. Such
support or help with problems. problems may include anger, depression, or substance abuse.
Students might suggest factors such Sometimes individual counseling is also benecial.
as embarrassment, cost of profes-
sional services, fear of the unknown, Support Groups
denial that a problem exists, or lack A support group is several people who are all coping with
of knowledge of available services. the same problem. The group meets regularly to discuss their
Follow up with a discussion of strat- problems and get advice from each other. Support groups can
egies for overcoming these barriers help many people just by reassuring them that they are not
to getting help. OL alone. Figure 7.8 lists support groups that deal with various
personal or family health issues.
READING CHECK Community Services

READING CHECK Families seeking help may also turn to resources in their
Answer Any three: Crisis community. Troubled family members may seek help from a
centers or crisis hotlines, faith Identify Name three crisis center, a facility that offers advice and support to people
places that can provide
communities, hospitals or clinics, dealing with personal emergencies. People might turn to a
help for families in
family counseling services, law crisis center to help them get through problems such as sub-
crisis.
enforcement officials, support stance abuse or domestic violence. Some communities also
have crisis hotlines. These are special telephone numbers
groups, shelters
people can call to receive help 24 hours a day.
182 Chapter 7 Family Relationships
Teens Want to Know
Will Everyone Find Out If I Seek Help discussed in their group. Confidentiality is
For a Family Problem? One reason that also the rule with family counseling. Coun-
teens may be hesitant to seek help for family selors cannot share information about their
problems is a fear that others will find out. clients with others. Students should know,
Explain to students that support groups however, that if they reveal that they are the
have rules that members must maintain victim of abuse, adults may be bound by law
confidentialitythat is, members cannot to report the abuse.
talk about who is in their group or what is
182
Communities also pro-
vide a variety of other ser- CHAPTER 7
vices to families in need. For
instance, public or private
agencies may offer classes
LESSON 3
on parenting and conict
resolution. Social services
can help provide food, cloth-
ing, shelter, and medical
care. Public agencies can
also help adults nd a job or
A family going through a
receive job training. divorce might try to resolve
Finally, community ser- custody issues in counseling.
vices offer help for victims
of domestic abuse. Social Figure 7.9 In family
agencies can remove children from abusive homes counseling, the family meets with
and place them in foster care. Victims can also seek
help by contacting an organization that deals with
the counselor as a group to learn
ways to resolve their problems. 3 ASSESS/
Give an example of a problem
domestic violence. Many communities provide shel-
ters where spouses and children can go to escape an
abusive home. They may also help victims obtain
that a family might seek to solve
through family counseling.
CLOSE
counseling and legal services.
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1. Identify four different forms of 6. Accessing Information. Consult
child abuse. phone directories, bulletin boards, Online Learning Center
2. Describe the physical and emotional and Web sites to nd resources in
effects of abuse. your community that help families in
crisis. Based on your ndings, create
3. What is family counseling?
a brochure that describes sources of Progress Monitoring
Thinking Critically support and how to contact them.
4. Analyze. Explain how neglect might Writing Critically Reteaching
affect each part of a childs health Have each student write a
7. Expository. Write an article discuss-
triangle.
ing the problem of domestic abuse. sentence demonstrating the
5. Evaluate. Hectors dad recently Describe the effects of abuse and relationship between two of
moved out of the house. Hector feels identify ways victims can seek help.
lonely and guilty about his parents
the vocabulary terms from the
separation. He believes no one under- lesson. Ask students to share
stands how he feels. What source of their sentences with the class.
After completing the lesson, review and
support do you think would be most analyze your response to the Real Life
helpful for Hector, and why? Issues question on page 178.
Enrichment
Have each student write a
paragraph that summarizes
Lesson 3 Help for Families 183 the lesson content. Remind
students that their paragraph
should include the main ideas
from the lesson, but not the
LESSON 3 ASSESSMENT ANSWERS details. Have volunteers read
their completed paragraphs to
1. Physical abuse, emotional abuse, sexual social: lack of friends the class.
abuse, and neglect 5. Sample answer: Hector would benefit best
2. Physical effects can include injuries, from a support group made up of other
permanent injury, and, in extreme cases, teens who are experiencing a similar
death. Emotional effects include shame, problem. In this setting, he would not GH2011C7S
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3. Therapy to restore healthy relationships in specific problem. Have students visit glencoe.com and
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Healthy Families in the -
Future Checklist: Self
Skills
NHES Standard 1 Students will
Management
Healthy Families
comprehend concepts related to
in the Future althful
health promotion and disease pre- Demonstrate he
and
vention to enhance health. Congratulations! You are going behaviors, habits,
to create your future healthy family! techniques
NHES Standard 5 Students will During this activity, you will identify e behaviors
demonstrate the ability to use characteristics that you believe are Identify protectiv
id techniques,
decision-making skills to enhance necessary for a healthy family. Consider (such as rst-a
s, or st rategies)
health. the characteristics of a strong family, safety step
d and
including traits that promote physical, to help you avoi
al th y or
Teaching Objectives social, and mental/emotional health. manage unhe
s sit ua tio ns
dangerou
Understand how the family What Youll Need
ct order
affects physical, social, and men- 1 sheet of paper List steps in corre
tal/emotional health. pen or pencil
Develop and rank a list of pre- What Youll Do
ferred family characteristics.
Step 1
Teaching Strategies Review Chapter 7 and identify ten
Give each student one sheet of characteristics that you believe are
paper. necessary for a physically, socially,
and mentally/emotionally healthy
Instruct students to complete family. Write each characteristic on
steps 1 through 3. your sheet of paper.
Give students an opportunity to Step 2
reflect on their lists and identify Rank the characteristics from 1 to
lifestyle choices and behaviors 10 with number 1 being the most
they can do now to achieve their important.
healthy family in the future. Step 3
Compare and contrast your list
Assessment to another classmates list,
Using a rubric, student work should giving evidence to support
provide comprehensive evidence of your top ve characteristics.
the following criteria to achieve the
highest score. Apply and Conclude
Identify lifestyle choices
Demonstrate healthful behaviors, and behaviors you can do
now to help you achieve your
habits, and/or techniques
healthy family in the future.
Identify protective behaviors
(e.g., first-aid techniques, safety
steps, strategies) to avoid/man- 184 Chapter 7 Hands-On Health
age unhealthy or dangerous
situations
List steps in correct order Cooperative Learning
Television Script Ask students to small groups to write a script for a 5- to
describe some families they are familiar 10-minute-long television segment about a
with from television. Have them describe blended family. After the scripts have been
the structures and some challenges faced written, have each group present its work to
by these families. Then have students form the class, either as a skit or in video format.
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Strong families demonstrate good communication, love and separation (p. 174)
support, respect, commitment, and trust. divorce (p. 174)
Changes in family structure or circumstances can be a major custody (p. 174)
source of stress within families.
Family members can help each other cope with change by Assessment Resources
talking about their feelings and offering help and support.
LESSON 3 Chapter 7 Test
ExamView
Help for Families Vocabulary
abuse (p. 178)
Assessment Suite CD-ROM
Key Concepts
Abuse in families can be physical, emotional, or sexual. domestic violence (p. 178) Visit glencoe.com for:
Victims of abuse include spouses, children, and older relatives. spousal abuse (p. 178) Audio Chapter Summaries
Families in crisis can seek support from counselors, support child abuse (p. 179) Online Quizzes
groups, crisis centers, and other community services. neglect (p. 179)
elder abuse (p. 179)
cycle of violence (p. 180)
crisis center (p. 182)
Chapter 7 Review 185
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Interactive Whiteboard Activity for
Use Graphic Organizers Point out to stu- an effective way to study, because it allows this chapter.
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Read feature introduces a graphic organizer visualized. Suggest that students create
that can be used to organize the concepts additional graphic organizers when reading
or vocabulary terms in the lesson. Explain or reviewing the chapter.
that reviewing these graphic organizers is
185
7 7 Assessment
Assessment 6. Parents promote their childrens mental

and emotional health by
a. providing for basic needs, such as food,
Chapter 7 With the information you have learned from clothing, and shelter.
the chapter, go back and view the videos and
Assessment Answers discuss as a class.
b. providing medical care.
c. providing afrmation.
d. sharing cultural traditions.
LESSON 1 LESSON 1
Vocabulary Review Vocabulary Review Thinking Critically
After reading the question or statement, write
1. blended family Correct the sentences below by replacing the
a short answer using complete sentences.
2. nuclear family italicized term with the correct vocabulary term.
7. Describe. What is one purpose of foster care?
3. Foster care 1. A(n) single-parent family consists of a
married couple and their children from 8. Explain. How can set-
Understanding Key Concepts
previous marriages. ting limits on chil-
4. c drens behavior pro-
2. Two parents and one or more children
5. d living in the same place form a(n) extended
mote physical health?
6. c family. 9. Give Examples. Name
Thinking Critically two healthful behav-
3. Adoption is the temporary placement of
iors children may
7. Sample answer: To provide children in the homes of adults who are
learn from their
not related to them.
safe, temporary homes for parents.
children who are in unhealthy 10. Evaluate. Why might teaching values by
Understanding Key Concepts
or abusive home environments After reading the question or statement, select example be more powerful in some cases
8. Sample answer: Setting limits the correct answer. than teaching by explanation?
can prevent children from
4. Relatives such as aunts, uncles, and
engaging in behaviors that grandparents are part of a persons LESSON 2
could harm their health. a. nuclear family.
9. Sample answer: Crossing b. blended family. Vocabulary Review
streets safely, brushing teeth c. extended family. Use the vocabulary terms listed on page 185 to
d. foster family. complete the following statements.
regularly
10. Sample answer: Even children 5. In a family, children are often responsible for 11. During a(n) __________, a couple may
who are too young to under- a. meeting the familys basic needs, such as attempt to work out their problems so that
food and shelter. they can live together again.
stand a verbal explanation
b. setting limits on family members 12. A(n) __________ is a legal end to a marriage
about values will pick up the behaviors. contract.
behaviors they see in their c. teaching values and skills.
daily lives. d. performing household chores. 13. After a divorce, sole or joint __________ of
the children may be granted to one or both
parents.
LESSON 2
Vocabulary Review
11. separation
12. divorce 186 Chapter 7 Assessment
13. custody
Wrap-Up
The video for Lesson 3 highlights a domestic violence shelter that pro-
vides a safe environment for abused family members. Have students
revisit the videos and worksheets to review ways that families can
Lesson 3 strengthen their bond and prevent domestic violence.
Help for Families
186
Assessment 7
Understanding Key Concepts 20. Infer. Why might a divorced parents remar- Assessment
After reading the question or statement, select riage cause mixed feelings for a teen?
the correct answer. 21. Evaluate. Why can nancial gains, as well Understanding Key Concepts
14. Helping a younger sibling with a difcult as losses, be a source of stress for families?
14. b
school assignment is an example of
15. a
a. good communication.
b. support.
LESSON 3 16. c
c. respect. 17. c
Vocabulary Review
d. trust. Choose the correct term in the sentences below. Thinking Critically
15. Which of the following is an example of a 22. Cycle of violence/Abuse is the physical, 18. Good communication, caring
change in family structure? mental, emotional, or sexual mistreatment and support, respect, commit-
a. The birth of a new baby of one person by another.
b. The loss of a parents job
ment, trust
c. A family members serious illness 23. Any act of violence involving family 19. Sample answer: Families in
d. Moving to a new home members is known as domestic violence/ movies and television shows
spousal abuse. often resolve their conflicts
16. Joint custody is an arrangement in which
a. the children live with their mother. 24. Child violence/neglect is the failure to quickly; in real life, problems
b. the children live with their father. provide for a childs basic needs. are usually not resolved in a
c. both parents share responsibility for the matter of minutes or hours.
children. Understanding Key Concepts 20. Sample answer: The teen
d. the children are placed in foster care. After reading the question or statement, select
might be glad that the parent
17. Which of the following is not a helpful way the correct answer.
is in a happy relationship,
to cope with changes in the family? 25. Yelling at or threatening a child is an but might feel disloyal to the
a. Talking openly with other family example of
members
other parent for liking the new
a. physical abuse.
b. Making more of an effort to help out b. emotional abuse. stepparent.
with chores and other responsibilities c. sexual abuse. 21. Sample answer: Families may
c. Keeping feelings to yourself to avoid d. neglect. feel uncertain about how to
worrying family members handle their newfound wealth.
d. Showing empathy for family members 26. Older family members are much more likely
feelings than young children to suffer They may also fear it will
a. physical abuse. change the way others see
b. sexual abuse. them.
Thinking Critically c. emotional abuse.
After reading the question or statement, write
d. nancial abuse.
a short answer using complete sentences.
27. If a friend condes that he is being abused, LESSON 3
18. Describe. What are ve
you should
traits of a healthy family?
a. assume the person is just exaggerating. Vocabulary Review
19. Compare and Contrast. b. confront the abuser face-to-face. 22. Abuse
Explain how families in c. keep quiet for fear of putting the victim 23. domestic violence
movies and TV shows at further risk.
d. seek help from a trusted adult.
24. neglect
may differ from real
families. Understanding Key Concepts
25. b
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Assessment 28. Which type of organization can provide 31. Evaluate. James lives with an abusive,
families in need with food, shelter, and alcoholic parent. He has considered running
medical care? away from home. What are the possible
28. d
a. Counseling services consequences he might face if he does so?
Thinking Critically b. Support groups
32. Compare and Contrast. What is the main
c. Crisis hotlines
29. Sample answers: They blame difference between counseling and support
d. Social services
themselves for the abuse; they groups as a way to
dont want to tear the family deal with family
Thinking Critically problems?
apart; they have nowhere else After reading the question or statement, write
to go; they cannot support the a short answer using complete sentences. 33. Explain. How can
children on their own; they community services
29. Analyze. Explain why some victims of offer help and sup-
fear the abuser will find them spousal abuse are unwilling to leave their port for victims of
and hurt them. abusers. domestic abuse? Give
30. They believe abuse is a normal 30. Explain. Why are people who were abused specic examples.
part of family life. as children more likely to become abusive
31. Sample answer: Unless James parents? Visit glencoe.com and use this code
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he puts himself at risk for
homelessness, crime, drug
problems, and abuse by preda-
tory adults. PROJECT-BASED ASSESSMENT
32. Counseling involves the help
of a trained counselor, while Coping During Times of Stress
support groups offer help Background Procedure
A family is a team. For a family to work as a single 1 Organize into small groups. Review the information in
from others facing the same
unit, everyone needs to communicate clearly and carry Chapter 7 about family relationships.
problem. out their responsibilities. Successful families care for, 2 Conduct an online search on families that have
33. Community services can offer support, and help each other. survived natural disasters. How does each family
a variety of help, including Task member function independently and as part of a
counseling, support groups, Create a blog about a ctional family. This family just group? Obtain examples of how they support each
police intervention, shelters, survived a natural disaster, such as a hurricane or other.
tornado. Some family members live in other areas that
and hotlines. Children may be 3 Identify four or ve key points to make in the blog.
were not affected by the disaster. The family members
placed in foster care for pro- 4 Work together to create a blog about a ctional
are working together and supporting each other
family supporting each other after a natural
tection from domestic abuse. through this difcult time.
disaster. Have each member of your group play the
Audience role of a family member. Make sure key points are
Students in your class clearly explained and supported.
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Help students learn how family support is especially
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188 Chapter 7 Assessment
PROJECT-BASED ASSESSMENT
Step 1 Brainstorm After conducting Step 3 Evaluate Blogs should describe
online research, students should create a four or five key points about supporting
fictional family that has survived a natural family members.
disaster. Each student will play a role as
part of the family. Visit glencoe.com for Project-Based
Assessment rubrics.
Step 2 Write Through stories on the
blog, students should describe how the
members of their fictional family support
one another.
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Standardized Test Practice Standardized
Math Practice Reading/Writing Practice
Test Practice
Interpret Statistics. The chart below provides Understand and Apply. Read the passage below,
marriage and divorce statistics for the U.S. and then answer the questions. Standardized Test
population in 2004 and 2005. Use the statistics
to answer Questions 13.
Practice Answers
There are four people in my family:
Number of marriages in 2004: 2,279,000

me, my mom, and my two older sisters. Math Practice
My mom adopted all three of us when 1. C
Number of marriages in 2005: 2,230,000 I was very young. I dont remember my
birth parents, so this is the only family
2. D
7.8 per
Marriage rate in 2004:
1,000 people Ive ever known. 3. C
7.5 per
Like any other family, we get into Reading/Writing
Marriage rate in 2005: arguments sometimes. But we also take
1,000 people
care of each other. My sisters help me Practice
3.6 per
Divorce rate in 2004: with homework, and my mom is always 1. C
1,000 people there for us. 2. D
3.7 per My mom thinks its important for my
Divorce rate in 2005: 3. Essays will vary. Each students
1,000 people sisters and me to be in touch with our
Divorce rates include only 46 states and D.C. Adapted from Korean heritage. Even though shes essay should describe a
Births, Marriages, Divorces, and Deaths: Provisional Data not Korean, she learned to make Korean cultural tradition the student
for 2005, table A, National Center for Health Statistics, July foods for us. Every year we go to the local shares with his or her family.
2006. heritage festival to celebrate our tradi-
tions as a family. It makes me feel valued
1. By how much did the number of marriages to know that Mom respects our heritage National Education Standards
and doesnt want us to change.
decrease from 2004 to 2005?
Math: Number and Opera-
A. 3,000 C. 49,000
B. 30,000 D. 79,000 tions, Statistics
1. In the rst sentence, the part after the colon
2. What proportion could be used to estimate should be changed to read: Language Arts: NCTE 1,
the total U.S. population in 2005? A. me and my mom and my two sisters. NCTE 3, NCTE 4
A. 1,000 7.5 = x 2,230,000 B. my two older sisters and I and my mom.
B. 1,000 7.5 = 2,230,000 x C. my mom, my two older sisters, and me. For the complete Math and
C. 7.5/1,000 = x/2,230,000 D. I, my mom, and my two older sisters. Language Arts standards, visit
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2. The author mentions arguments to show that
3. According to the marriage statistics, A. his family is not healthy.
which gure best estimates the total U.S. B. he gets along with his mother but not
population in 2005? with his sisters.
A. 16,725 C. his family is supportive and caring.
B. 223,000,000 D. his family is much like any other. GH2011C7S
C. 297,300,000
3. Think about a cultural tradition that you
D. 16,725,000,000
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Test-Taking Tip
Get Enough Rest and Eat Breakfast breakfast before the test will boost their
Tell students that they will perform better on energy level and ability to concentrate on
their tests if they have had enough sleep the the test questions. Point out that a healthy
night before. Explain that 8 hours of sleep is breakfast does not need to include tradi-
a healthy goal for the night before a major tional breakfast foodsa sandwich or slice
test. Also remind students that a healthy of pizza can also serve as breakfast.
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7 Family Relationships

Chapter 7 Standards Features

Lesson 1 1.12.2, 1.12.4,

Healthy Family 2.12.1, 2.12.7,

Lesson 2 2.12.1, 4.12.1,

Strengthening Family 5.12.1, 7.12.1,

Lesson 3 2.12.1, 2.12.10, Making a Difference

Help for Families 3.12.2, 3.12.5,

Resources Lesson Assessment Technology

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Coping with Changes

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Chapter 7 Family Relationships Teacher Notes Chapter 7 Family Relationships

2. A family that includes additional relatives beyond parents and children is

for ability level and Student worksheets

3. Foster care is a temporary placement of a child in the home of an adult who

working above grade level Housework to the next.

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Problem Solving completes the statement or answers the question.

OL Activities for students

working on grade level Review the Procedure with students.

12. Which of the following is a change in family structure?

Activities for students family time together.

13. Most victims of spousal abuse are

Test Taking Real World Connection

Chapter 7 Family Relationships Chapter 7 Family Relationships

Tips on Preparing for Tests Families on the Screen

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Chapter 7 Family Relationships Chapter 7 Family Relationships

Lesson 2 Strengthening Family Relationships Lesson 2 Strengthening Family Relationships

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Before You Read BIG Idea

Show support, especially during The Family Unit

People in the same family may live together or separately.

Analyzing Influences In what ways does sharing

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Family members can help one

Activating Prior Knowledge

After students have completed

Discuss the BIG Ideas

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HS Health Skills Practice support each other mentally