Explanation should include
- sharing responsibilities
- helping prepare meals
- planning family activities
- helping with family projects
- celebrating family accomplishments
- observing family traditions
- sharing meals regularly
- respecting the feelings, ideas, and personal space of other family members
- providing emotional support for other family members (e.g., identifying resources and support available in the community).
Teacher Resources:
Process/Skill Questions:
Thinking
- How can you influence decisions in your family (e.g., decisions about activities, food, household rules)?
- How can celebrations and family traditions help keep a family unit strong?
Communication
- How can listening and observing help an individual discover ways to strengthen the family unit?
- What are some ways you can communicate love and caring to your family members?
- How can regular family rituals (e.g., family dinners) foster communication?
Leadership
- What behaviors might help strengthen a family unit?
- What kind of leader do you represent in your family?
- What leadership skills do adults in a family need to meet their responsibilities?
Management
- What resources are available to help improve conditions within the family?
- What can you do to support your family rules?