We are family…

I can…

• Justify the importance of families

• Describe at least 3 different types of families

What is family?

In a group of two or three, come up with one or two words that describe

what a family is. Then, draw a picture of what family is.

Post it on the door.

How is family formally described?

A group of two or more persons related by birth, marriage or adoption

residing together in a household

Types of families

• Nuclear family – Mom, Dad, kids

• Cohabitation – Living together,

NOT married

• Couple with no children

• Single parent families

• Blended (step) families

• Adoptive families • Extended families – Parents, kids,

grandparents

• Boomerang families– Children who move

back in with their parents

Types of families

For each type of family, come up with at least one TV show or movie that

has that type of family in it.

Nuclear

Cohabitation

Couple with no children

Single parent

Blended/step families

Adopted

Boomerang

Think, Pair, Share

• What are some advantages to living in a family?

Why have a family?

• Love and closeness • Consistent emotional attachments • Close proximity which facilitates

cooperation and communication • Can know ourselves and others

better• Economic benefits

Characteristics of Strong Families

• Appreciation • Kindness • Communication • Time together • Values and standards • Problem solving • Traditions• Fun and laughter

Media portrayal of family

Do you think the media accurately portrays typical American families?

Exit slip

On your own paper, answer the following questions:

a. Why is it advantageous for a person to live with a family?

b. Name 3 types of families and describe them in one sentence. Give a pop-culture example of each.