Families TodayChapter 8:
Build Family RelationshipsCheck Your Answers: Section Review Answer KeysSection 8.1 Qualities of Strong Families Review Key Concepts
- They are the traits shown by strong families. Communication and commitment are important traits. Families who develop these qualities strengthen themselves.
- People's lives are busy with work, school, friends, and activities. This makes it difficult to find time for family activities.
Practice Academic Skills English Language Arts
- Answers will vary but should include the reason for the change in plans (last-minute play practice) and the arrangements that have been made to cover responsibilities (best friend will stay with sister).
- Answers will vary but should be logical and give detail. Some ways to show unity include: demonstrating commitment, trusting each other, sharing values and beliefs, building strong morals, acting responsibly, and overcoming problems as a team.
Section 8.2 Strengthen Family Relationships Review Key Concepts
- Because each person is linked to the others. They are interconnected. What one does affects all the others.
- Parents and children need each other now and will in the future. Relationships during the teen years set the tone for the future.
- brothers and sisters
Practice Academic Skills English Language Arts
- Answers may vary but should include: Limits and rules are set to: help direct family life, make sure family values are carried out, help children develop positive traits, protect family members.
- Letters will vary but could include: Parents grew up in different times, had different experiences and backgrounds, have different duties and goals now.
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