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PD Lesson 9 Family Structure and Legacies

The document discusses family structure, defining it as a group linked by marriage or blood, typically including at least one child under 18. It outlines various family types such as nuclear, single-parent, childless, stepfamilies, grandparent families, and extended families, each with unique influences on adolescents. Additionally, it explores different parenting styles—authoritarian, authoritative, permissive, and uninvolved—along with their effects on children's development and behavior.

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PD Lesson 9 Family Structure and Legacies

The document discusses family structure, defining it as a group linked by marriage or blood, typically including at least one child under 18. It outlines various family types such as nuclear, single-parent, childless, stepfamilies, grandparent families, and extended families, each with unique influences on adolescents. Additionally, it explores different parenting styles—authoritarian, authoritative, permissive, and uninvolved—along with their effects on children's development and behavior.

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Family

Structure and
Legacies
What is family
structure?
> is a term that describes the
members of a household who are
linked by marriage or bloodline and
is typically used in reference to at
least one child residing in the home
under the age of 18.
Family
-According to Merriam Webster dictionary, Family is a
group of individuals living under one roof and usually
under one head (definition also of household).

-Belen T. G. Medina, PhD,sociologist, defined family as "two or more


persons who shares resources,share responsibility for decisions, share
values and goals and have a commitment to each other over time.
TYPES OF FAMILY
STRUCTURES
NUCLEAR
FAMILY
> is the traditional
type of a family
structure. Comprised
of a father, mother
and their off springs.
SINGLE PARENT
FAMILY
>is a mother with her children,
although there are single fathers as
well. The single parent family is the
biggest change society has change
in terms of the changes in the
family structures.
CHILDLESS FAMILY

-consists of a husband and a wife living and working


together. The childless family is sometime the "forgotten
family" because they don't have children.
STEPFAMILY
-over half a million
marriages end in
divorce, and one of
these individuals
choose to get
remarried. This creates
the stepfamily, it
consists of new
husband and wife and
their children from
previous marriages or
GRANDPAREN
T FAMILY

-Many grandparents
today are raising
their grandchildren
for a variety of
reasons ad the
parents are not
present in the child's
life.
EXTENDED FAMILY
-consists of two or
more are adults who
are related either by
blood or by marriage,
living in the same
home. This family
includes many
relatives living
together and working
toward common
goals, such as raising
children and keeping
INFLUENCE OF
FAMILY
STRUCTURE ON
THE ADOLESCENT
Nuclear
-the values, social skills and behavior are directly learned
Family
from the parents(primary caregivers). Expressed through
unique parenting style, the nature of parental authority they
practice and the general atmosphere at home.

Single Parent
Family
-the absence of one parent(either mother of father) may create
a great impact on the growing child who would normally look
up to authority as role models. Depending on the parent either
the child grow-up well adjusted or problematic.
Extended Family
-have both positive and negative influences on the child. the presence of
many families within a hime may provide the child's sense of stability in
relationships as he or she witnesses firsthand how relationships can work
and endure challenges.

Grandparent
Family
-presence of grandparents may create a confusion to a child,
particularly when the biological parent adopts a parenting style that
is opposite of the grandparents.
PARENTAL AUTHORITY AND
PARENTING STYLES
AUTHORITARIAN AUTHORITATIVE
PARENTING PARENTING
They validate their children's feelings,
believe that kids should follow the
rules without exception. while also making it clear that the
adults are ultimately in charge.

PERMISSIVE PARENTING UNINVOLVED


PARENTING
They often encourage their children to Uninvolved parents expect children to
talk with them about their problems, but raise themselves. They don't devote
they usually don't put much effort into much time or energy into meeting
discouraging poor choices or bad children's basic needs.
behavior.
Authoritarian Parenting
Do any of these statements sound like you?

• You believe kids should be seen and not heard.


• When it comes to rules, you believe it's "my way or the highway."
• You don't take your child's feelings into consideration.

> They also don't allow kids to get involved in problem-solving challenges or obstacles.
Instead, they make the rules and enforce the consequences with little regard for a
child's opinion.
Authoritarian parents may use punishments instead of discipline. So rather than teach
a child how to make better choices, they're invested in making kids feel sorry for their
mistakes. Children who grow up with strict authoritarian parents tend to follow rules
much of the time. But, their obedience comes at a price.
Effect on the Child:
>Children of authoritarian parents are at a higher risk of developing self-esteem
problems because their opinions aren't valued. They may also become hostile or
aggressive. Rather than think about how to do things better in the future, they
often focus on the anger they feel toward their parents. Since authoritarian parents
are often strict, their children may grow to become good liars in an effort to avoid
punishment.

Authoritative Parenting
Do any of these statements sound like you?

• You put a lot of effort into creating and maintaining a positive relationship with
your child.
• You explain the reasons behind your rules.
• You enforce rules and give consequences, but take your child's feelings into
consideration.
>Authoritative parents invest time and energy into preventing behavior
problems before they start. They also use positive discipline strategies
to reinforce good behavior, like praise and reward systems.

Eff ects on the Child:


>Researchers have found kids who have authoritative parents are most likely
to become responsible adults who feel comfortable expressing their opinions.
Children raised with authoritative discipline tend to be happy and successful.
They're also more likely to be good at making decisions and evaluating
safety risks on their own.
Permissive Parenting
Do any of these statements sound like you?

• You set rules but rarely enforce them.


• You don't give out consequences very often.
• You think your child will learn best with little interference from you.

>They're quite forgiving and they adopt an attitude of "kids will be kids." When they
do use consequences, they may not make those consequences stick. They might
give privileges back if a child begs or they may allow a child to get out of time-out
early if he promises to be good. Permissive parents usually take on more of a friend
role than a parent role. They often encourage their children to talk with them about
their problems, but they usually don't put much effort into discouraging poor choices
or bad behavior.
Effects on the Child:
>Kids who grow up with permissive parents are more likely to struggle
academically.They may exhibit more behavioral problems as they don't appreciate
authority and rules. They often have low self-esteem and may report a lot of
sadness. They're also at a higher risk for health problems, like obesity, because
permissive parents struggle to limit junk food intake. They are even more likely to
have dental cavities because permissive parents often don't enforce good habits,
like ensuring a child brushes his teeth.

Uninvolved Parenting
Do any of these statements sound familiar?

• You don't ask your child about school or homework.


• You rarely know where your child is or who she is with.
• You don't spend much time with your child.
>Uninvolved parents expect children to raise themselves. They don't devote
much time or energy into meeting children's basic needs. Uninvolved parents
may be neglectful but it's not always intentional. A parent with mental health
issues or substance abuse problems, for example, may not be able to care
for a child's physical or emotional needs on a consistent basis. At other
times, uninvolved parents lack knowledge about child development. And
sometimes, they're simply overwhelmed with other problems, like work,
paying bills, and managing a household.

Effects on the Child:


>Children with uninvolved parents are likely to struggle with self-esteem
issues.They tend to perform poorly in school. They also exhibit frequent
behavior problems and rank low in happiness.

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