1WHAT IS A FAMILY?

1. The family is the ___________ ___________ of society.

2. A family is _________________________________________
3. A family is people caring _______________________________
4. A family is people ________________ & ____________ love.
5. A family is people _________________ & _______________
together without feeling ashamed
6. A home is a safe haven where ones basic ___________ and
needs are met.
7. A family is a unit where ____________________ is developed
through the help and love of other family members.
8. How can your actions affect the rest of the family?
_________________________________________________
_________________________________________________
There are many types of families. Some of them are: Use abbreviations
Traditional family __________________
Extended family ___________________
Blended family ____________________
Single Parent family ________________
Childless couple ___________________
Single adults

M = Mother
F = Father
C = Children
H = Husband
W = Wife
G = grandparents or
other relatives

SAR= Single Adult

Roommates
M w/ C = Mother with child
F w/ C = Father with child

You are an important part of your family!!!!!!!!!!!

List ten reasons why YOU are an important part of your family.
1.
6.
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7.

3.

8.

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9.

5.

10.

Name ________________________________ CTE # __________

MY OWN FAMILY TRADITION

1. Describe 3 family traditions in your family or ones youve heard

about: _____________________________________________
__________________________________________________
__________________________________________________
2. What positive things happen in your family because of these
traditions?__________________________________________
_________________________________________________
3. Think of a new tradition that you could do now with your family
or later with your future family. ____________________________
__________________________________________________

Win- Win Solutions for Conflict Resolutions

1. Is some conflict normal in families and between people?__________
The way you solve it is the most important to focus on!
2. What is conflict resolution? _________________________________
_________________________________________________________
3. What is win-win conflict resolution?___________________________
_________________________________________________________
4. Three behavior styles used in relationships are:_________________,
______________________, ________________________.
5. Which of the behavior styles do you usually use in relationships to
solve problems? ___________________________ Describe your style_________________________________________________________
6. What will you need to change to become assertive? _____________
_________________________________________________________
7. What does it mean to have a Win-Win solution? ________________
_________________________________________________________
8. Which is the most destructive way to solve a problem? ___________
Why? ___________________________________________________
9. Which is the best way to solve a problem?______________________

1THE WIN-WIN / NO LOSE METHOD

WIN + WIN = THE ALL-YOU-CAN -EAT BUFFET OR

EVERYONE WINS
WIN + LOSE = THE BULLDOZER
LOSE + WIN = THE DOORMAT
LOSE + LOSE = THE DOWNWARD SPIRAL
Problem: My mother and I just got back from shopping. I wish she
would just stay home and let me choose my own clothes. She
doesnt even know what the kids are wearing now. We had a big
fight in the store. I told her I was 13 years old and that I was old
enough to know what I wanted to wear.
Who wins? _________________Who loses?____________
Which method is this?_____________________
Give 3 examples of possible Win-Win solutions.
1._____________________________________________
2._____________________________________________
3._____________________________________________
Problem: Every morning theres a war at our house. Everyone wants
in the bathroom at the same time. My sister thinks she owns it. We
all leave the house in a terrible mood!
Who wins? ________________Who loses? ____________
Which method is this?_____________________
Give 3 examples of possible Win-Win solutions.
1._____________________________________________
2._____________________________________________
3._____________________________________________

Name _______________________

CTE # __________

ARE YOU CONTRIBUTING TO THE HAPPINESS

OF YOUR FAMILY?
Score yourself: 4 = Always 3= Usually 2 = Sometimes 1= Never
_____ 1. Do you let your family know you appreciate them by
doing things without being asked?
_____ 2. Do you show courtesies to each family member?
_____ 3. Do you take your share of family responsibility?
_____ 4. Do you join in family recreation and gatherings?
_____ 5. Do you bring friends to your home?
_____ 6. Do you help a member of the family who has worked

hard all day?

_____ 7. Do you join in Sunday family plans?
_____ 8. Are you on time for meals?
_____ 9. Are you pleasant at the dinner table?
_____ 10. Do you keep your room in order?
_____ 11. Do you make your own bed?
_____ 12. Do you accept your parents decisions without begging or
crying?
_____ 13. Do you help make guests in your home feel comfortable?
_____ 14. Do you remember family birthdays?
_____ 15. Do you refrain from criticizing your parents?
_____ 16. Do you refrain from criticizing your brothers and sisters?
_____ 17. Do you refrain from sulking and pouting when you do not
get your way?
_____ 18. Do you refrain from quarreling with your family over the
use of the TV?
_____ 19. Are you careful to not spend money beyond the limits of
your familys budget?
_____ 20. Do you remember Mothers Day and Fathers Day?
_____ TOTAL SCORE
70-80= very good

60-69 = good 40-59 = average 20-39 = poor