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Families in Our Classrooms: Many Ways, Many Voices

Chapter 3. Families in Our Classrooms: Many Ways, Many Voices. Key Concepts. Family Family configurations Traditional family Kinship care. A modern day family is defined by:. Expectations based on current societal needs. New membership and configurations.

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Families in Our Classrooms: Many Ways, Many Voices

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  1. Chapter 3 Families in Our Classrooms: Many Ways, Many Voices

  2. Key Concepts • Family • Family configurations • Traditional family • Kinship care

  3. A modern day family is defined by: • Expectations based on current societal needs. • New membership and configurations. • Its functions and roles as key social institution. • Its role in the care and development of the child.

  4. Families are groups of people who… • Love and nurture one another. • Meet basic needs of its members. • Act as positive role-models for the young. • Support each other in good times and bad. • Respect each other. • Share values and beliefs. • Share a cultural identity. • Live effectively as a social group. • Transmit a sense of pride. • Create strong invisible bonds. (Robles de Meléndez, 2006)

  5. Functions of the Family • Basic Life’s Tasks • Developmental Tasks • Hazardous and Safety Tasks • Economic Support • Domestic/Health Care • Recreation • Socialization • Affection • Education/Vocational Support

  6. Family Models Traditional Family Nontraditional Family • Intact Family (two-parent heterosexual couple • Blended Family (step families, multiple-marriage heterosexual couples) • Single-parent • Grandparent family • Foster family • Sibling-headed family • Same-sex family

  7. Extended and Kinship Families • Refers to situations when child is cared by family members or grandparents • Widens the circle of those caring for the child • Provide valuable social and developmental support for child

  8. Characteristics of Successful Families • Common values • Adaptability • Sense of spirituality • Shared goals • Mutual support • Sense of joy • Good communication • Family pride

  9. Characteristics of Challenged Families: • Low self-esteem • Lack of trust • Inability to engage in fun experiences • Shame, anger, sadness • Lack of intimacy among family members

  10. Challenges Faced by Immigrant Families • Adjustment to new lifestyle • Cultural shock • Language barriers • Immigration status • Employment • Rejection and discrimination • Lack of support services • Unawareness about available services

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