Families Today

Chapter 8: Build Family Relationships

Check Your Answers: Section Review Answer Keys

Section 8.1 Qualities of Strong Families

1. They are the traits shown by strong families. Communication and commitment are important traits. Families who develop these qualities strengthen themselves.
2. People's lives are busy with work, school, friends, and activities. This makes it difficult to find time for family activities.

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3. Answers will vary but should include the reason for the change in plans (last-minute play practice) and the arrangements that have been made to cover responsibilities (best friend will stay with sister).
4. Answers will vary but should be logical and give detail. Some ways to show unity include: demonstrating commitment, trusting each other, sharing values and beliefs, building strong morals, acting responsibly, and overcoming problems as a team.

Section 8.2 Strengthen Family Relationships

1. Because each person is linked to the others. They are interconnected. What one does affects all the others.
2. Parents and children need each other now and will in the future. Relationships during the teen years set the tone for the future.
3. brothers and sisters

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4. Answers may vary but should include: Limits and rules are set to: help direct family life, make sure family values are carried out, help children develop positive traits, protect family members.
5. Letters will vary but could include: Parents grew up in different times, had different experiences and backgrounds, have different duties and goals now.