OPENING PRAYER

FAMILY
RELATIONSHIPS
What is Family?
-Family is life’s greatest blessing. It is a group that
dreams, laugh, plays and love together. Those whom
you can always count on not only in good times.

What is family relationship?

-The connectedness between members of a family
-Help family members solve problems, work as a
team and enjoy each other’s company.
Who Does A Family Relationship Involve?

* Parents *Cousins
* Aunts and Uncles *Friends
* Siblings *Others
* Grandparents
 Roles/Responsibilities

Household Responsibilities Family Time

Employment
What is your role/responsibility
in your family?
 How can your attitude and
behavior affect your family
relationships?

They will either help

STRENGTHEN or DESTROY
them.
Ways to STRENGTHEN Family
Relationships:
* Showing appreciation
*Giving affection
* Spending time togethe
* Utilizing creative problem solving
* Practicing constructive communication
 IF YOU WANT
MORE FREEDOM,
YOU MUST BE
MORE RESPONSIBLE.

FREEDOM WANTED RESPONSIBILITY REQUIRED

*Who you hang out with *Choose good friends
*What you do *Don’t get into trouble
*When you come home *Come home at a reasonable time
 Responsibility,
Responsibility Trust and Freedom
* Being responsible builds
Trust Trust
trust.

* Trust gains you more

Freedom
freedom.

* What you do with your

freedom builds more trust.

* If you are trustworthy,

you will have more
responsibilities.
 Why are Traditions Important?

* Strengthens family bonds

* Offers comfort and security
* Opportunity to teach values
* Creates lasting memories
 Instructions
In each dorm, draw a object that represents
your family and give one word to describe it.
 Personal Reflection

How is your personal attitude and

behavior affecting your family?
 “FAMILIES ARE LIKE BRANCHES ON A TREE.
WE MAY GROW IN DIFFERENT DIRECTIONS YET OUR ROOTS REMAIN AS
ONE”

THANK YOU, FAMILY!

GOD BLESS US ALL