Title: (Optional) Demonstrate communication skills that contribute to positive family relationships.
Course: Family and Consumer Sciences Exploratory III (19251-12) > Section: Strengthening Family Relationships

Demonstration should reflect

- active listening skills
- “I” messages
- paraphrasing and feedback
- verbal and nonverbal skills
- written communication skills
- an awareness of diverse family cultures.

Process/Skill Questions:

Thinking

- How does communication contribute to respectful, healthy relationships?
- What might be some similarities between the attitudes and values of parents and children?

Communication

- How can you communicate the importance of work life to family members and the importance of family life to coworkers and managers?
- How do paraphrasing and feedback skills mitigate gaps and misunderstandings in communication?
- What happens when trust does not exist between parents and children? Between siblings?
- Why is it appropriate for a parent to have access to their child’s online communication?
- How does sharing family history enrich family relationships?

Leadership

- How can the family and the school develop leadership skills in individuals?
- What leadership skills can you develop by assisting your family in planning events such as vacations and special events?

Management

- What steps can you take to consider an individual or family issue from others’ points of view?
- What are the benefits of family meetings?
- What are the results of using “I” vs. “you” messages?
- Why should families have an emergency-preparedness plan?