HUEC 1000 : Exam 3 Notes Spring 2013
Document Summary
U. s. bureau of census- 1982: two or more persons living together and related by blood, marriage, or legal adoption. Aafcs- 1978: a group of two or more persons who share resources, share responsibilities for decisions, share values and goals, and have commitment to one another over time. Families are important because societies organizes themselves around them: ex. Definite progress from one stage to another: 2. Stages have developmental tasks: unique features that are milestones or responsibilities of the approximate ages. Learning to appraise and express love: 6. Developmental tasks in the middle year: 1. Maintaining a pleasant and comfortable home: 2. Drawing closer together as a couple: 5. Maintaining contact with grown children"s families: 6. Keeping in touch with brothers" and sisters" families and with aging parents: 7. Participating in community life beyond the family: 8. Reaffirming the values of life that have real meaning. Affected by historical context or macro environment: 4.
