Obtaining, Evaluating, and Communicating Information
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1 ) Differentiate between life span and life cycle. |
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2 ) Explain major milestones in the stages of the family life cycle, including conditions that influence human growth and development. Comparing human developmental theories
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3 ) Develop a career plan, portfolio, and résumé based on personal interests and abilities. Evaluating career paths in relation to personal interests and abilities
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4 ) Evaluate a couple's readiness for marriage by explaining the significance of dating, describing issues to discuss during the engagement period, and determining issues that may impact a couple's relationship. |
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5 ) Compare marriage laws, customs, and traditions and their impact on a couple. |
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6 ) Demonstrate management of individual and family resources, including the purchase of food, clothing, shelter, and transportation. Evaluating benefits of budget preparations and accurate financial records maintenance
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7 ) Determine factors influencing a couple's decision to become parents, including responsibilities, rewards, and challenges. |
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8 ) Explain ages and stages of child development, including prenatal development, infancy, toddler, preschooler, school-age child, and adolescent. |
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9 ) Explain responsibilities of parents in preparing their children to leave home. |
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10 ) Describe common marital adjustments during the launching stage and ways to resolve each. |
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11 ) Describe the impact of "empty nest" on parents. Identifying agencies or organizations for community involvement or volunteerism opportunities for adults
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12 ) Explain the impact of intergenerational living situations on individuals and families throughout the life cycle. Examples: challenges, rewards, coping skills |
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13 ) Describe effects of divorce on family members. |
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14 ) Recognize the impact of aging on the physical, emotional, and intellectual well-being of the individual. Examples: stages of grief, dementia, physical limitations |
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15 ) Compare types of housing and care options available to older adults. |
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16 ) Determine personal qualities that contribute to healthy relationships with family, friends, and coworkers, including effective communication techniques, conflict resolution techniques, and the importance of good character. |
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17 ) Analyze the significance of work for self, family, and society. Identifying strategies, community resources, and services available to balance work, family, and community responsibilities
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18 ) Assess ways technology impacts individuals and families throughout the life cycle. |
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19 ) Determine careers related to families as they progress through the life cycle. |