HOMEROOM GUIDANCE FOR GRADE 8

QUARTER 1, WEEK 7

LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET NO. 7

STRENGTHENING FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

Name of the Learner: __________________________________ Section: ___________________

School: ____________________________________________ Date: _____________________

I. Learning Competency

MELC: Strengthen the relationships to others by responsibly fulfilling familial duties (HGJC-Ih-
15).

II. Key Concepts

Familial duties play a very important part in strengthening the relationships among the family
members. Understanding the role each of us plays makes it easier for our families to handle the ups
and downs of everyday family life.
Think of family roles like a motor in your car. All the pieces have to work together for the motor to
run. When they do, it is smooth driving. But, when just one part, big or small, isn't doing its job, the
entire motor struggles to run and even shuts down.
Familial duties work the same way. Each member of our family is a part in the motor. As
each family member does his part, the family is better able to function, handle stresses, and enjoy
life together.
Whether we are talking about the roles we play such as mother, father, or child, or the functional
roles we play such as peacemaker, comedian, or leader, each of us is necessary for our families to
be successful.

Here are four suggestions to consider when it comes to the duties/roles in your family.

Establish Clear Roles—Each family member needs to know and accept their roles. For
example, parents should understand their role as mother and father. They are to provide, nurture,
protect, and preside for their family. Asking your son to provide, or expecting your daughter to
nurture her siblings (so you don't have to), creates an imbalance and unfair exceptions and
pressures. When our family roles are clearly established, our families function more successfully
because each person knows what they are expected to do.

Be Fair—In healthy families, every person is responsible for fulfilling certain roles. The roles
should be spread so that no one is overburdened. One person should not be expected to do it all.
Or to do more than their share. Roles should also be appropriate. Our son should not be
responsible for the family finances, or be expected to be the peacemaker between my husband and
me. As a family, it is important to talk about our family roles and make sure each person is
comfortable with what they are expected to do.

Be Flexible—There will be times when our roles need to be modified or changed. Success
in family life comes from our ability to change and adapt when necessary. When mom is sick, other
family members need to be flexible and fill in the gaps. When our son—who normally plays the
functional role of taking out the trash—is extra busy at school, that role might fall on me for a day or
two. If my husband loses his job, I need to be flexible and step up and help when needed.

Support One Another—It is important for us to appreciate the roles we all play and offer
support to one another. A simple thank you goes a very long way. In our home I am not only the
mother, but the cook. Each night our son gives me a hug and thanks me for dinner. His simple
appreciation makes the role I play much easier. Be one another's biggest cheerleaders for each and
every contribution made.
III. Guided Practice

Activity 1: I Knew It!

On a clean sheet of paper, copy and answer the table below. Recall and identify at least
three (3) of your important familial duties or roles as a member of the family and community. An
example is given to guide you. Answer the processing questions after.

My Duties…..

FAMILY Ex. I fetched water every morning.

1.
2.
3.
COMMUNITY Ex. I helped in cleaning and maintaining the cleanliness
of our place.
1.
2.
3.

Process Questions:
1. Was it easy or difficult in doing your duties as a member of the family and community? Why?
2. How did these experiences help you in strengthening your relationships to others?

IV. Independent Practice

Activity 2: Familial Duties and Responsibilities
Directions: Identify the familial duties of each member of the family. Copy the diagram below and
write your answer on a clean sheet of paper.

FAMILY MEMBERS ROLES AND RESPOSIBILITIES

FATHER
MOTHER GRAND PARENTS

SIBLINGS

Activity 3: Family Role Questionnaire

Directions: Every person play a very important role in the family. Interview a member of the family to
gain better understanding of how the person feels in his/her familial role. Copy and answer on a
clean sheet of paper.
 Name of the family member: ______________________________
Age: __________________

Questions:
1. What role do you play in our family?
____________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
2. Are you happy with that role?
____________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
3. How can the family support you in your familial role?
____________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
4. Is there anything that you don’t like about the role that you play?
____________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
5. What is the difficult about the role that you play?
____________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
6. If you could play any role in our family, what would it be?
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________

V. Application

Activity 6: Easy Essay!

Directions: To wrap-up your understanding about the lesson, write an essay with this title:
What is the Role of Family in the Society?

VI. Assessment

Activity 4: TRUE or FALSE

Directions: Write T if the statement is TRUE and F if it is FALSE. Write your answer on the blank
provided before each number.
_______ 1. Every person is responsible for fulfilling certain roles.
_______ 2. It is important to know the familial duties of each member of the family.
_______ 3. As a family, it is important to talk about our family roles and make sure each person
is comfortable with what they are expected to do
_______ 4. Understanding the role each of us plays makes it easier for our families to handle
the ups and downs of everyday family life.
_______ 5. It is important for us to appreciate the roles we all play and offer support to one
another.
 VII. Answers Key

Activity 1:

Answers may vary

Activity 2:

Answers may vary

Activity 3:

Answers may vary

Activity 4:

1. T 2. T 3. T 4. T 5. T

VIII. References
- https://momitforward.com/strengthening-family-relationships-through-familial-roles/
-roles and responsibilities of family members worksheet. https://www.google.com/search?
q=roles+and+responsibilities+of+family+members+worksheet&tbm=isch&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwikxq
mdqJDyAhVEzIsBHUFiCK0QrNwCKAB6BQgBEOAB&biw=1263&bih=689#imgrc=iv02KRlcfivaoM

Name of Writer: Rendon G. Chucas

School: Salvacion National High School
Division: Agusan del Sur
Contact #: 09352984247