Family Life 1--Relationships
The mock wedding is the highlight of our family life 1 class.
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Family Life 1--Relationships |
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The mock wedding is the highlight of our family life 1 class. |
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Family Life Syllabus |
Course Description:This course will guide the student in the exploration of the complexities of marriage and the relationships in family life. The establishment and maintenance of interpersonal relationships, preparation for marriage and family life and the management of resources to achieve individual and family goals are the focus of this course.Credits:Family life is a semester course. It is currently taught opposite Family Life 2.Completion of this course will earn one-half elective credit toward graduation.
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Grading Procedures:Students will be assigned a "partner" for the duration of this course. Partners will be assigned at the end of the second week of class. After "partnership vows" are taken, each partner will share equally in all class work, homework, tests, and projects. Test will be given together. If one partner is absent the remaining partner will take the test upon return to school. Partners should keep each other informed of any assignments missed due to absence. If partners are not working equally on assignments, Ms. Pollard will dissolve the partnership and each member of the partnership will be required to work alone. It is your responsibility to ask for any assignments that are missed due to absence or school sponsored field trip. Remember, that you have the number of days you were absent, plus one to make up the work. All make up work is to be done from 7:30AM to 8:00AM or between the hours of 3:10PM and 4:10PM. Class Rules: |
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Discuss the following with your partner and write down the answers in complete sentences:
I want a partner who is loyal to me.
I want a partner who will be a constant support against the rest of the world.
I want a partner to be involved in some of my interest and to enjoy going places with me.
I want my marriage to last until one of us dies.
I want to get married so I can have children and have someone to help me raise the children.
I want my marriage to be an economic and social unit.
I want my marriage to provide me with a respectable position and status in the community.
I want my marriage to inspire me and my mate to build and accumulate together for the good of the family.
I want my family life to include time for family and friends other than our immediate family.
Make a career choice and tell why the career was chosen. List education necessary for the career. Explain any possible problems the career could cause with your marriage. (long hours, travel, etc.)
Discuss the following concerns about children:
Do you want children? How many children do you want? Why?
Will you and your spouse make decisions concerning the children individually or together?
Will you use permissive, authoritarian, or democratic parenting techniques?
What are your feelings about discipline and children?
How will the following be handled:
bedtime
community activities
curfew
dating age
education,
methods of punishment
family traditions
other
Do you have any medical problems, financial problems, or family problems that may cause trouble in the family? If so, how will you handle these?
What are your thoughts about the following?
Will both husband and wife work outside the home? Why?
Will money go in separate accounts or into a joint account?
Divide the following chores between you and your spouse:
paying bills
cleaning the bathroom
preparing meals
shopping for groceries
mowing the grass
bathing the children
balancing the checkbook
picking up clothes
preparing and filling out taxes
straightening the house
choosing furniture
choosing social activities
getting up with the baby
yard work
shopping for clothes
washing dishes
carrying out the trash
washing the car
selecting gifts
finding a babysitter
car upkeep
vacuuming the floors
washing clothes
folding and putting clothes away
driving the car when both are together
changing diapers
making formula
staying home with sick children
feeding pets
walking the dog
taking pets to the vet
(The remainder of the project should be presented in a PowerPoint Presentation)
A Credits page should be in the PowerPoint with specific URL's used in the presentation.
Slides should contain the following information:
Engagement ring for the bride. Include a picture of the ring and cost.
Wedding ring for the bride and the groom. Include a picture of the rings and the costs.
Date, time, and place for the wedding.
Make the following decisions:
Who will perform the ceremony?
Who will give the bride away?
How many bridesmaids will you have? Decide who they will be.
How many groomsmen will there be? Who will they be?
Who will be the maid of honor or matron of honor?
Who will be the best man?
Who will be the flower girl and ring bearer or will they be omitted from the ceremony?
Who will direct the wedding?
Who will provide music for the wedding and reception? (playing and singing)
Choose the following and include a copy and cost for each item: ( Use the URL's provided below)
Wedding dress
Tuxedo for groom and groomsmen
Bridesmaids dresses & ,and maid of honor
Flowers for the reception and wedding, plus all attendants
Candles or other decorations and favors
Music
Photographer
Videographer
Caterer
Wedding invitations and napkins
Plan the honeymoon complete with cost.
Find a job on-line. Give salary.
Find a place to rent that does not cost more than 25% of your monthly take-home pay.
The following items should be found and the prices listed with the picture. Don't forget to include the URL for the place where the items were found.
| Engagement Ring | |
| Wedding Rings | |
| Date, Time, Place of Wedding | |
| Minister's name | |
| Who will give the bride away | |
| Names of bride's maids/ with dress and costs/ any accessories | |
| Names of groomsmen/tux and cost | |
| Maid of honor and dress | |
| Best man and tux/ costs | |
| Flower girl/dress/costs | |
| Bride's dress/ accessories/price | |
| Groom's tux/accessories | |
| Colors to be used for flowers and other decorations--list decorations and how they will be arranged. Include flowers --bride's bouquet, bridesmaid's bouquets, groom and groomsmen boutonniere, flowers for the church and reception, etc./prices | |
| Director or wedding planner | |
| Candles for wedding and reception | |
| Music for wedding and reception (type, how played, specific songs sung by whom | |
| Invitations /envelopes/stamps/RSVP | |
| Photographer/video/bridal portrait | |
| Caterer--foods served/prices | |
| Wedding cake/price | |
| Napkins, table decorations, etc/price | |
| Honeymoon/where/how long/price | |
| Transportation to and from the church/price | |
| Miscellaneous--anything you would like to use that is not listed such as: butterfly release, dove release, carriage ride, balloon release, etc. | |
| Job/salary | |
| House or apartment with payment (no more than 25% of your take-home pay) | |
| Credits for all pictures and information | |
| A final tally page |
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Family Life Links |
| Wedding Channel | Way Cool Weddings |
| Wedding Bliss | Guide to Personality |
| Career Exploration | Money Instructor |
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