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vHAUNG6011 · **on:** Sep 11, 2018

3. Describe and differentiate family structure and family functions. Provide at least three examples of ways that structure and functions influence one another.

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Question 2

Brooks and Goldstein have identified 10 ways that adults can help children to be more resilient. List, explain, and give examples for at least 8 of the 10 ways. Organize your list in order to demonstrate the factor you believe to be most important to the one that may be least important.

What will be an ideal response?

duy1981999 · **Reply #1 on:** Sep 11, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Family structure: family membership, may differ by culture, nuclear family, extended family, family of orientation, family of procreation, variations
Family functions: seven traditional functions include economic, prestige and status, education, protection, religion, recreation, and affection; ways to meet functions change over time with societal changes; various members meet various functions

Answer to Question 2

Ten ways:
Respond empathically.
Talk with children respectfully.
Be flexible.
Give some undivided time to each child.
Be accepting of childs interests, skills.
Create opportunities for children to contribute.
Call mistakes learning opportunities.
Become aware of each childs strengths.
Encourage problem-solving and decision making.
Use discipline strategies that teach self-control.