Chapter 7.1 Healthy Family Relationships

Authority

Persons in command

Identify three ways your family can promote your physical health.

1) Providing medical care-doctor visits. 2) Setting limits on behavior- parents- set rules to promote safety and health. 3) teaching health skills- to control your behavior, safety skills and healthy habits.

Identify two ways your family can promote your social health.

1) Values- develop core ethical values such as responsibility, honesty, and respect to have strong character. 2) Cultural Heritage- families teach culture and traditions to develop a sense of cultural identity.

Identify three ways your family can promote your mental and emotional health.

1) Your family can provide a safe environment for you to express and deal with your emotions. 2) Family members can give you love and support to help you feel that you belong which helps boost your self-esteem. 3) Feel your need to be valued and recognized by providing affirmation.

Nuclear Family

2 parents and one or more children living in the same place.

Sibling

A brother or sister

Extended families

A family that includes additional relatives beyond parents and children.

Extended family

A family that includes additional relatives beyond parents and children.

Blended families

A married couple and their children from previous marriages.

Foster families

Foster care is the temporary placement of children in the homes of adults who are not related to them.

Single-parent families

One parent caring for one or more children

Adoptive families

Parent or parents and one or more adoptive children.

Affirmation

Positive feedback that helps others feel appreciated and supported

foster care

The temporary placement of children in the homes of adults who are not related to them.

Nuclear family

Two parents and one or more children living in the same place.

Explain the importance of a healthy family

Your family members contribute to your total health (physical, mental, emotional, and social)