CLD 231 Lecture Notes - Lecture 4: Remittance, Tropical Cyclone, Problem Solving
13 Apr 2016
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Families all go through developmental stages that can be subtle or noticeable and are considered to be natural and to a degree predictable, this can lead to role changes and changes in interactional patterns. Being aware and understanding this can help families plan for changes and cope with stress. Outer resources and cultural/economic factors influence development as well. Theory that attempts to understand traditional family structure and developmental. Working on relationship and devotion to each other. Stresses: clearly outline boundaries between two sides of the family. Considered true beginning of family for many. Belief that children will improve the family. Parental roles are being defined and negotiated. Sometimes look for support in other family members. Mother is preoccupied with homelife and father is preoccupied with work to support family. Balancing of finances, child rearing, housework, and employment. Stresses: misunderstanding of roles, time crunch for dual income, access to resources, work flexibility could lead to feeling disconnected from kids.
