Family As The Basic Unit of Society PDF

 

APPRECI ECIA ATING THE THE GIFT APPR OF FAMILY FIRST QUARTER

 

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The word family comes from the Latin word familia, which means “family” or “household.” For Filipinos, family is very important. It is common to have grandparents, grandchildren, and sometimes single aunts or uncles in one household. It is from our family that we first fi rst experienced love and care and discovered how it is to act in the community and the society society.. We share with our family our hurts and joys, our defeats and victories, and more importantly, our hopes and dreams. “The family is the basic unit of society because families are the building blocks of the society. society. When the family breaks apart, the society falls apart too.”

 

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y6He0FW https://www .youtube.com/watch?v=y6He0FWoFj0 oFj0 Everyone has the skills and capabilities to be successful and that is important for them to see this. The same is true even for people with physical challenges. Also it is important to be guided by a supportive and encouraging family.

 

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REFLECTION (Values (Values 8 Notebook) In what ways have your own parents show their great love and support for you? Do you feel that your family is supporting your dreams and aspirations? How are they prepared for your future? How did your family hurdle some of the difficult problems that came your way.

 

Copy, Read and Explain: Values 8 Notebook •

“A man man travels the world in search of what he needs and returns home to find it.” -George Moore-

 

Copy and Answer: Values 8 notebook Our Response

Challenges that Threaten the Filipino Family (Identify at least 5) 1. Se Separation

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Points to Ponder: Values Notebook •

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How do you thank your parents for taking good care of you? How can you show appreciation for a sibling who cheered you up when you were down? Do you find time to talk to your grandparents and listen to their stories? Share one story that you find very meaningful.

 

CASE STUDY: Read and Answer •

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Problem #1: Your younger brother always forgets to do his simple chores at home. When you remind him about it, he will just tell you that he will do them at a later time and proceeds to go out and play or to turn on the TV to watch his favourite shows. Unfortunately, he fails to do as promised and when you remind him again, he tells you that your nagging him. How can you help your brother rediscover the importance of helping the family? Possible solution 1: Possible Solution 2: Best Solution:

 

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PROBLEM #2: Your Your older sister is very strict and you sometimes feel that she is always watching your every move.She monitors your study and TV time and even checks on who you hang out with during the weekends. One evening, you forgot went to a friend’s birthday partyyou andarrived enjoyed yourself so much that you about your curfew curfew. . When home, your sister was still awake and very mad at a t you. She told you that your parents have been very worried because you were not answering their calls on your mobile phone. You check your phone and sure enough, there were fifteen calls, all from your sister’s phone! Unfortunately, your phone was in silent mode. Your Your sister also told you that you are irresponsible and selfish. How will you address this situation so as to keep a harmonious relationship with your family? Possible solution 1: Possible Solution 2: Best Solution: