managing multiple roles_ppt_2

Managing Multiple RolesINTERPERSONAL STUDIES

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3Changing Family Dynamics

Individuals within the family provide the following: Basic needs (such as food,

clothing and shelter) Economic support Education Love and affection Nurturance Opportunities to have fun Protection Religious background


The Family Life Cycle

Beginning stageChildbearing stageParenting stageLaunching stageMid-years stageAging stage

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Beginning stage

Childbearing stage

Parenting stage

Launching stage

Mid-years stage

Aging stage

5Beginning Stage

Adjust to married life Adjust to being away from

parents Begin feeling

independence Have a career Experience

interdependence


6Childbearing Stage

Have children Focus on children Take on new

responsibilities Become a wage earner


7Parenting Stage

Focus on school-age children

Become involved in all children’s extracurricular activities


8Launching Stage

Children leaving home Children beginning college

and careers Parents have to refocus on

their own relationship Parents now relate to their

children on adult levels


9Mid-Years Stage

• Prepare for retirement - emotionally and financially

• Help in support as adult children begin own families and careers

• Become grandparents• Focus and/or begin

friendships, hobbies, interest and travel


10Aging

• Begins at time of retirement• Couples will be at varying

ages - some take early retirement while others wait longer

• Couples break away from work to focus on each other, hobbies, friends and travel

• Grandparent roles continue and expand


11Types of Family and Work Relationships

Nearly three-quarters of all mothers are in the labor force

Children are being cared for by relatives or a center-based arrangement

Average hours at work have increased


12Techniques for Managing Family and

Work

Families share responsibilities

Good communication concerning distribution of roles and responsibilities is exercised



Work

Couples should develop a checklist to communicate effectively about household work Determine responsibilities Identify the work to be

done Set a standard of

completion Set up a schedule



Work

Good communication skills are essential to manage family and work. changes to the calendar complaints goals problems upcoming events values


15Challenges to Balancing Family and Work

Changes in workplace policies include: Offering leave of absence Alternating work

schedules Offering flexible work

hours Compressing the work

week Job sharing


Mother and Daughter

Icing on the Cake

(click on link)


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http://video.pbs.org/video/1586105970/

Father and Son

A Family Man

(click on link


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http://video.pbs.org/video/2241589957

18Balancing Work and Family

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(click on picture)

http://www.forbes.com/sites/jennagoudreau/2012/12/12/the-10-best-jobs-for-work-and-family-balance/

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Employment Practices and Trends That Support Families

Some workplace benefits can include: Adoption assistance Child care assistance Domestic partner/survivor

coverage Elder care Expanded coverage Employee assistance

programs


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Some workplace benefits can include: Family leave Flexible work options Legal services Other leave Physical well-being Retiree benefits


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Some workplace benefits can include: Tuition assistance Training/Education/Professional

developmentMiscellaneous provisions: Family calls at work Lactation/Breastfeeding Resolutions Transfers


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Technology Influences on Family Functions and Relationships


How do you use technology in your family?


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Using Technology to Meet the Needs of the Family

Keeping the lines of communication open

Sending an e-mail or e-card to let someone know that you are thinking of them

Calling or texting

Using the Internet to research sources of assistance


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25Technology and Relationships


26How Technology Impacts Career

Options

Best Technology Jobs(click on link)


http://money.usnews.com/careers/best-jobs/rankings/best-technology-jobs

27Questions?


28References and Resources

Images: Microsoft Clip Art: Used with permission from Microsoft.Textbook: Johnson, L. (2010). Strengthening family & self. (6th ed.). Tinley Park, Illinois: The

Goodheart-Willcox Company. Inc.Websites: Forbes

Top Ten Jobs for Work and Family Balancehttp://www.forbes.com/sites/jennagoudreau/2012/12/12/the-10-best-jobs-for-work-and-family-balance/

Public Broadcasting ServiceAre You Ready for Equally Shared Parenting? by Amy and Marc Vachon http://www.pbs.org/parents/experts/archive/2010/10/are-you-ready-for-equally-shar.html

U.S. NewsBest Technology Jobshttp://money.usnews.com/careers/best-jobs/rankings/best-technology-jobs




http://www.pbs.org/parents/experts/archive/2010/10/are-you-ready-for-equally-shar.html

http://www.pbs.org/parents/experts/archive/2010/10/are-you-ready-for-equally-shar.html

http://money.usnews.com/careers/best-jobs/rankings/best-technology-jobs

29References and Resources

Videos: Click. Copyright 2006, Columbia Pictures Industries, Inc.

This video is directly related to the TEKS in this lesson. The story is about a man who makes choices in life, family and career based on using a remote to fast-forward through certain periods of time.

StoryCorps Shorts: A Family Man Sam Black talks to his wife about his father, an enduring lesson and the power of a look.http://video.pbs.org/video/2241589957

StoryCorps Shorts: The Icing on the CakeBlanca Alvarez and her husband risked crossing the border to immigrate to the United States, and then struggled to make ends meet. They hoped to shelter their children from these harsh realities, but Blanca’s daughter Connie reveals how much children can really see of their parents’ lives — and the inspiration they draw from their parents’ struggles. http://www.pbs.org/pov/icingonthecake/

YouTube™: Stress Management

How building family relationships heals your stress, health and wellness.http://youtu.be/0mkad7e70VQ


http://video.pbs.org/video/2241589957

http://www.pbs.org/pov/icingonthecake/

http://youtu.be/0mkad7e70VQ