Perrrrr dev
Perrrrr dev
Personal Development
DepEd Competencies
“In family life, love is the oil that eases friction, the cement
that binds closer together, and the music that brings
harmony.”
– Friedrich Nietzsche
UNIT STIMULUS
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Basic Functions of a Family
Procreation
Economic Emotional
support Family support
is the basic unit of society and
a primary agent
of socialization.
Family Structure
This views the family from an economic This focuses on the unequal
perspective. It assumes that the power that is seen in the family. Conflict
members of the family are rational is seen as a natural element
beings and that they act on the basis of of interactions in the family.
reward and cost.
Interactionist Theory
This assumes that families go through predictable changes over time. According to this theory,
families cycle through different stages:
● birth or death of family members
● children going through different life stages
● changes due to interactions with society (e.g., retirement)
Ecological Theory
According to this theory, a family influences and is influenced by the society it is part of.
DEFINING FAM STRUCTURES
Differentiate the family structures provided below.
Traditional Structure
• Nuclear Family
• Extended Family
DEFINING FAM STRUCTURES
Differentiate the family structures provided below.
Emerging Structure
• Single Parent
• Blended Family
• Cohabitation
ACTIVATION
Tale of Two Families
What I like most about my family What I am excited about with my future family
SUCCESS TIPS
It is also important to be aware of the nonverbal messages you send. For example,
hugs, kisses, and eye contact send the message that you want to be close to your
child. But a grumpy tone of voice or a frown when you are doing something
together might send the message that you do not want to be there.”
Sinrich, Jenn. 2023. “35 Family Quotes That Hit Close to Home.” Reader’s Digest. https://www.rd.com/list/family-
quotes/.
The Australian Parenting Website. 2020. “Positive Relationships for Families: How to Build Them.” Raising Children
Network (Australia). https://raisingchildren.net.au/grown-ups/family-life/routines-rituals-relationships/good-
family-relationships.
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