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Family collage assignment cms 332
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2. The White Family
The white family is a two-parent biological family consisting of Michael
the father, Susan the Mother, and three children Stephanie, Mark, and
Sam. The structure of this family is very common as we typically live
the American dream, in Canada. My family has inherited American
traditions from my father as well as Canadian traditions from my
mother. Both traditions are similar and help us to remain strong and
enmeshed in each others lives.
3. Family Members
Father: Michael is a loving husband and a father of three, who is very
respected by the family by providing for them as well as enforcing strict
rules. He is often approached for advise and help when a conflict arises,
as he can find a solution in almost any situation.
Mother: Susan is a loving wife and mother of three, who also is respected
by all family members. She provides for the family by working part-time
as well as taking on the duties of a house wife and mother. She can also
police any situation and help the family get through conflicts.
4. Family Members
Older Sister: Stephanie is a smart and mature young woman who is always
looked up two by her two younger siblings. Michael and Susan are her two
biological parents and she comes from a strong, enmeshed family.
Younger Brother: Samuel is the youngest and is often smothered by our
biological parents. Our parents are very enmeshed in his life as he is the
youngest. He can cause conflicts but is not the one to hold a grudge.
Middle Child: Mark (ME), I am the middle child who respects all members of my
family. I can often take on leadership roles and looked up to by my younger
brother. I am very family oriented, and plan to honor my family traditions.
5. Cohesive
“Family members strive for emotional closeness, loyalty, and
togetherness with emphasis on some individuality” (p.31).
At a young age my parents were very enmeshed in each of their
children's lives, however as we have grown older they have
incorporated cohesiveness and promoted individuality.
6. Family structure
Flexible: “Family members
experience high levels of
change, shared decision
making, and shifting rules and
roles” (p.32).
In recent years there has been
a lot of change in my family.
We constantly restructure how
we operate and adapt so that
we can meet the demands of
other family members as well
as our own.
7. Family Communication
“Every family becomes a rule-governed system; family members
interact with each other in an organized, repetitive fashion, creating
patterns that direct family life”(p.83)
At a young age my parents engaged us children in a rule-governed
system where we always show respect to not only each other but our
elders. This essentially became a pattern and an un-written rule in our
family which helped everyone get along much easier.
8. Family Communication
with Secrets
“A whole family may own a secret
that is not to be shared with outsiders;
a pair of siblings may share a secret; or
an individual may maintain a secret
known to no other family member”
(page 75).
In my family everyone is very open
and honest about what goes on in
their lives. We typically don’t keep
secrets from each other, however we
do have secrets as a family that we
choose not to share with the outside
world. This ultimately displays loyalty
and respect to each family member.
9. Relationship Maintenance
“Partners develop routines and become more aware of their spouses’
flaws. Eventually couples face relational reality, inculding
disenchantment”(p.107)
In any romantic relationship couples can sometimes move on to
reality, and everything just becomes a routine where we actually start
to pick apart each others flaws.
My parents typically like to keep one or two nights a week to them
selves where they can break routine and do something for themselves.
This ultimately allows them to keep their routines and romantic
relationship much healthier.
10. Parent and child Relational
Maintenance
“Maintaining relationships takes attention and effort. If family
members take time to think about each others’ lives and consciously
focus on keeping their relationships strong, they are rewarded with
strong ties”(p.111).
In my family it is very important that everyone supports each other in
their endeavors. Even when times are rough it is crucial that a family
sticks together. This will help the family build a strong relationship in
the long run.
11. Family Theories & Systems
“If a family member loses a job, wins a
scholarship, marries, or joins the
military, such an event affects the
entire family system; the impact
depends on each person’s relationship
with that individual”(p.59)
Recently in my family my sister
graduated from college and accepted
a really good job. She found her own
place and is now moving out of the
house. Although she is moving away
from the family, it actually brings
everyone closer together. “If a family
member chooses to withdraw from a
family by pulling away, they actually
shift other members into closer
relationships”(p59).
12. Family Decision Making
“Decision making is the process by which family members make choices, reach
judgments, or arrive at solutions that end uncertainty”(p.194).
In the White family when a conflict arises, or there is a decision to be made, all
aspects and suggestions are taken into account by each family member. My
parents, however, will be very involved and will usually have the final say in any
decision.
13. Process of Conflict
“Family members who
confront their differences are
more likely to improve their
relationships and experience
more joint benefits that
increase love and caring”
(p.210).
In my family my parents have
always enforced
confrontation. I agree with
this concept as it allows the
conflict to be presented and
resolved in a reasonable
amount of time. It also avoids
grudges and other issues that
can hurt a relationship.
14. Family Rituals
“Commitment implies intense
singular energy directed
toward sustaining a
relationship” (page 129)
Commitment is not only
important in a romantic
relationship, but a family
relationship as well. One of
our unwritten family rituals is
to stick together through the
rough times and the good.
This custom is something that
has helped my family remain
strong and happy. I plan on
implementing this strategy
when I start my own family.
15. Work Cited
Galvin, Kathleen M., Carma Lee. Bylund, and Bernard
J. Brommel. Family Communication: Cohesion and
Change. Boston: Pearson Allyn and Bacon, 2012.
Print.