Families+&+Communities

toc =Families & Communities=

Lifespan Development

 * pregnancy
 * infancy
 * childhood
 * adolescence
 * young adulthood
 * middle adulthood
 * the aged

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Watch the slide show below while reading and listening to the lyrics written by an anonymous man who died in a geriatric ward of a nursing home. It summarises the stages of the lifecycle. The song in the you tube clip below was developed for this reason: "An email with a poem "Cranky Old Man" has been going around and when my father sent it to me I was so inspired I decided to make a song of it so Enjoy!!" Below is the full story behind the poem. media type="youtube" key="fIvT7JqwWJg" height="315" width="560"



Child Development

 * physical
 * intellectual/cognitive
 * social
 * emotional
 * cultural
 * spiritual
 * differences in children's development

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Socialisation of Children
Socialisation is the process of learning and becoming aware of expected behaviours of society.
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 * HOMEWORK: **


 * Primary Socialisation **
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Primary socialisation is the first socialisation process that occurs between the child and the parents and immediate family members.

Primary socialisation initially comes from the mother, who offers warmth, food and attention. As babies develop, they build relationships with others with whom they come into contact, including the father, siblings, grandparents and friends. The family and its members usually have the most powerful and long-lasting influence.


 * Secondary Socialisation **
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Secondary socialisation begins once a child moves out of infancy. Secondary socialisation may be within a community group, such as preschool, school or sporting group. Schools, in particular, have a great influence on secondary socialisation because they have guidelines for acceptable behaviour, reinforcing values and attitudes that are considered to be important to the wider community. A primary attachment may not necessarily be formed.

** Perceptions of Femininity and Masculinity **

 * Gender socialisation ** refers to the learning of behaviours and attitudes considered appropriate for a given sex.

Characteristics perceived as being masculine or feminine.
 * **Masculine** || **Feminine** ||
 * * Strength
 * Aggression
 * Toughness
 * Not crying
 * Machoism
 * Ability to fix problems
 * Competitiveness || * Delicacy
 * Prettiness
 * Emotional expression
 * Kindness
 * Compassion
 * Lovingness
 * Nurturing ||

Gender roles suggest:
 * The colours children wear
 * The toys they are given
 * The activities they do
 * The sports they play
 * How they are treated by others
 * The careers they choose
 * The roles they undertake in a family

These stereotypes have been established over time and have been reinforced by family values, culture, the media, schools, peer groups, the workplace and popular culture.


 * VIDEO: Watch the clickview film The Changing Family: Family Series**

Family Structures
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Family Functions
Look at the slideshow below together with the notes and complete the activities.

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 * VIDEO:** **Watch the clickview film Parenting: Family Series**

Change in Families

 * Models**
 * Family Life Cycle - beginning, expanding, contracting
 * Family Adaptation and Adjustment Response (FARR)


 * Nature of Change**

Many factors can cause a community to experience change.


 * Brainstorm examples **

In Australia, urban communities are expanding while many of the small country towns are disappearing. Many people are leaving rural areas and moving to coastal towns and cities. This means there are fewer consumers to purchase goods and services from ‘the locals’. This means that local business owners need to shut-up-shop and seek employment elsewhere.
 * Discuss: **

Look at the presentation below and complete the worksheets


 * TASK**
 * 1) Read through ‘Changing nature of communities’ notes and highlight main points. Provide an example of a community that has undergone change due to trauma or crisis in the past 12 months. Explain what event occurred and how the community has changed. How is the community trying to overcome any issues and rebuild?
 * 2) Read through ‘Support networks’ notes and highlight main points.
 * 3) Differentiate between formal and informal networks.
 * 4) List 5 formal support networks in your local community.
 * 5) Where could you source the information from?

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Complete the worksheet below as mentioned in the presentation above.
 * Level of community organisation**


 * Decision-making in communities**