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Roadblocks

Roadblocks. Chapter 12. New Family Members. New additions to the family can include a new sibling, a cousin who has come to live with you, a grand parent, new step parents, etc. All of these can be wonderful things but they can also come with challenges.

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Roadblocks

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  1. Roadblocks Chapter 12

  2. New Family Members • New additions to the family can include a new sibling, a cousin who has come to live with you, a grand parent, new step parents, etc. All of these can be wonderful things but they can also come with challenges. • Sometimes these additions can add stress, insecurity, and resentment.

  3. New Family Members • It is YOUR option as to how you view this addition. What are some positves to the following: • New Sibling • College aged sibling returning home • Grandparents • Cousin • New parental figure

  4. Teenage Pregnancy • Having a child is a life-changing experience. • This is especially true when the pregnancy is unplanned and the parents are teenagers • With parenthood comes many responsibilities.

  5. Challenges of Teen Pregnancy • Financial • Child care • Education • Housing

  6. Moving • How many of you have ever had to move, either a school or home? • How did that make you feel?

  7. Moving • Moving can be both challenging and exciting. • What are some ways one could make the transition of moving easier?

  8. Unemployment • Sometimes you may have to deal with a parent or guardian losing a job. • Layoffs and other unemployment can be difficult for many families. • When someone loses a job they can experience low self esteem, anger and frustration • Stress is also included in these struggles • How could a teenager help?

  9. Financial • Financial or money related problems are often triggered by the loss of a job, natural disaster, serious illness, or even a death. • Many families struggle financially because their incomes simply doesn’t stretch enough.

  10. Dealing with financial problems • Create a bill-paying plan: most creditors are willing to schedule new arrangements for paying. They can protect your credit rating. • Find Help: Most communities offer consumer credit counseling. • Tighten your spending: entertainment and clothing • Be understanding: put other family members needs ahead of yours

  11. Natural Disasters • Families all over the world experience natural disasters. • Earthquakes • Hurricanes • tornadoes, • Floods • Fires

  12. Homelessness • What is homelessness? • Homelessness has increased over the past few years due to the economy. • Many communities have agencies that can help such as the Salvation Army and the Red Cross. • These agencies can provide temporary shelter for people who lose their home.

  13. Death • A death is a crisis and is life altering. • When death strikes it is natural to experience grief, the closer you are to someone the more it affects you. • People handle grief differently. • Most people need sometime of closure.

  14. Suicide • Death by suicide is caused by a person taking their own life. • Family members may feel as if the death was their fault. It is important to remember that no one is to blame. • Sometimes there are warning signs such as depression, mood swings, giving away of personal items, or talk of death. • If you suspect someone is contemplating suicide don’t be afraid to seek help and show you care.

  15. Separation and Divorce • When parents separate or divorce, usually one parent moves out of the family home. • Some couple separate and get back together • Others choose to divorce.

  16. Separation and Divorce • Kids dealing with separation and divorce can struggle with many different emotions. • Some may blame themselves • They may feel isolated and lonely.

  17. Separation and Divorce • Sometime parents involve bitter feelings and try to make negative comments about the other. • It is easy to feel torn between, it is important to spend time with both parents and share your feelings. • Adjusting to divorcé takes a lot of time, emotional healing, and special effort.

  18. Substance Abuse and Addiction • Substance abuse can often put a family on the fast track to a crisis. • People who use drugs can develop an addiction. Or a physical or psychological dependence on drugs. • Alcohol is the most commonly abused substance. • Alcoholism is the physical and mental dependence on alcohol. • People who are addicted to alcohol are call alcoholics

  19. Effects of Substance abuse on the family • Substance abuse effects all involved.

  20. Violence in the Home • Sometimes a family member harms or threatens to harm another’s physical or mental health. • Abuse can take many forms. • Emotional • Physical • Sexual • Neglect • Abuse almost always comes in cycle and is usually repeated. This makes for low self esteem.

  21. Crime • Victims of crime can be emotionally scarred. Family and friends need to show support. • If a family member commits the crime all members of that family are affected.

  22. Get Help • Extended family • Trusted adults • Friends • Support group • Community organizations • Law enforcement

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