Answer to Question 1
Both
include application of bioecological theory
respect the primacy of the family
basic orientation is to support parents and families, not to undermine or judge them
Parent education
support for parenting
programs: STEP, Active Parenting, Incredible Years, How to Talk so Kids Will Listen, Raising Good Children, Parents as Teachers, HIPPY
topics in text: play, DAP, guidance, limiting television, homework, healthy sexuality development, early brain development, family literacy, childhood obesity, financial responsibility, bullying, family involvement, socialization, technology
Family life education
broader view of needs of families, beyond parenting support
marriage, family relationships, sex education, work-family issues
topics: families in society, internal dynamics of families, human growth and development, human sexuality, interpersonal relationships, family resource management, parent education and guidance, family law and public policy, ethics, family life education methodology
Answer to Question 2
Culture: total commitment from members and their families, confidentiality does not apply to medical relationships, ethnic diversity, required relocations and deployments, biases including racism and sexism
Communication: reliable communication necessary for family cohesiveness, at times difficult to gain information about safety of deployed military members