Reference no: EM133828240
Questions:
1. While many people are aware of the devastating consequences of physical and sexual abuse of children and youth, verbal abuse is often overlooked. For children and youth, what are the emotional and psychological consequences of verbal abuse?
2. Do you come from a traditional family, or one that has taken on a newer, more modern form? How do you think your family of orientation has influenced, or would influence, your family of procreation? Do you think you would carry on, or have you carried on, certain family values or traditions with your family of procreation? Examine your feelings surrounding issues like same-sex marriage, foster parenting or adoption, interracial or religious unions, and common-law partnerships. Knowing what your family situation is in relation to many other kinds of families that exist will go a long way in understanding the diversity that has changed the face of families today.
3. How do you respond when your stepfather tells you about how the rest of your stepfamily feels? Do you accept the inheritance or turn it down?The next time you are with your extended stepfamily, how do you feel? did you discuss your feelings with them or do you do as your stepfather suggests and just ignore the situation?
4. Consider family diversity in Canada and how your family fits into the mix. Describe two circumstances in which you feel disadvantaged because of your family structure. Then describe two circumstances in which your family structure gives you privilege over someone else's. How can you use the advantages you experience to combat the disadvantages experienced by others?