Well what can I say to wrap this blog up?
I really learned a lot more then I ever imagined I would, also this class turned out to be completely different then what I was expecting and I can honestly say that I am pleased with what it really turned out to be.
I feel like I have really learned a lot of things that I would have never thought about especially when it comes to things like culture/diversity in families and getting ready for marriage.
This course really opened my eyes to a lot of topics that I have always known about but never really thought or pondered on. Throughout this class I found myself relating a lot to my own family and personal experiences which really helped my learning process and made certain topic really stick with me.
I also really enjoyed how we always had class discussions about every topic. I think that really helped me understand certain things better because people in class would put it in a way I have never thought of before or have ideas and explain them in a way I could really understand.
I am really happy that I took this course and enjoyed it so much I think it will benefit me in my future both with my education and family life.
Probably my favorite class this semester no lie just because topics were all beneficial to me personally and the way the class was set up will be sad to move on to other courses but its that time of the semester again so I am going to wrap up this blog for this semester!
Rachel Escobar
Tuesday, December 17, 2013
Aging
So when we started talking about the aging family I was a little lost and still am because I have no idea what it is like or what to expect
I think the aging family has to do with the kids getting older, retirement, and just moving along with life.
When children begin to get older and leave the house I think some parents take it harder than others and that it can be a big adjustment.
When I first left to come here my parents did not seem to sad but I know when I am home they really enjoy it and having all their children home again (well they better!). In my home I am the youngest of 3 children but we all still live at home but my sister was on a mission and as soon as she came back it was time for me to leave so my parents are not true empty nesters however, they have had there share of moving people out and saying their goodbyes.
I know when some peoples children move out they have a hard time because the house is empty and they do not really have any one to take care of and do things for so I think that can be hard.
While having kids leave the nest can be a hard experience I have heard some interesting stories about how things go once one spouse is retired or both.
I think this has some issues because people do not really know what to do with all their free time and are not used to being home so much and being around each other so much. I know a family who the wife says she wants to just cry all the time because her husband just drives her nuts because he is always getting into things around the house and messing with her daily routine...(Oh No!)
I think when the family starts "aging" it is important to talk about things and how things will work however, I guess you don't really know what to expect until it comes but it is always a good idea to think ahead. I'm just glad i do not have to be around my house for this time in my parents life haha ;)
Rachel Escobar
I think the aging family has to do with the kids getting older, retirement, and just moving along with life.
When children begin to get older and leave the house I think some parents take it harder than others and that it can be a big adjustment.
When I first left to come here my parents did not seem to sad but I know when I am home they really enjoy it and having all their children home again (well they better!). In my home I am the youngest of 3 children but we all still live at home but my sister was on a mission and as soon as she came back it was time for me to leave so my parents are not true empty nesters however, they have had there share of moving people out and saying their goodbyes.
I know when some peoples children move out they have a hard time because the house is empty and they do not really have any one to take care of and do things for so I think that can be hard.
While having kids leave the nest can be a hard experience I have heard some interesting stories about how things go once one spouse is retired or both.
I think this has some issues because people do not really know what to do with all their free time and are not used to being home so much and being around each other so much. I know a family who the wife says she wants to just cry all the time because her husband just drives her nuts because he is always getting into things around the house and messing with her daily routine...(Oh No!)
I think when the family starts "aging" it is important to talk about things and how things will work however, I guess you don't really know what to expect until it comes but it is always a good idea to think ahead. I'm just glad i do not have to be around my house for this time in my parents life haha ;)
Rachel Escobar
Monday, December 16, 2013
Divorce
So this week in class we talked about a kind of depressing subject...divorce and how it affects the family
I think divorce is hard on everyone in the family but the only perspective I can really see it from is from the child.
I have never been through a divorce in my own immediate family however, I have seen it in family member and close friends.
I think that divorce makes children feel like they might have done something to make their parents not want to stay together or that they can fix it somehow by being extremely well behaved so their parents will not fight or acting out so the parents will fill bad. Again I do not have a lot of experience dealing with this I have just seen and observed out some people I know who have been divorced.
A friend I had back in high school whose parents were getting a divorce never wanted to be home and said she felt helpless in the situation. I think that is how I would feel helpless and sad I think it is hard on children because they have to realize that their parents the one thing they are suppose to count on and be a back bone kind of, break apart so it is hard to know what or how to deal with it.
again I do not know much about divorce first hand but from what I have seen and understand from the child's prospective it is by no means easy.
Rachel Escobar
I think divorce is hard on everyone in the family but the only perspective I can really see it from is from the child.
I have never been through a divorce in my own immediate family however, I have seen it in family member and close friends.
I think that divorce makes children feel like they might have done something to make their parents not want to stay together or that they can fix it somehow by being extremely well behaved so their parents will not fight or acting out so the parents will fill bad. Again I do not have a lot of experience dealing with this I have just seen and observed out some people I know who have been divorced.
A friend I had back in high school whose parents were getting a divorce never wanted to be home and said she felt helpless in the situation. I think that is how I would feel helpless and sad I think it is hard on children because they have to realize that their parents the one thing they are suppose to count on and be a back bone kind of, break apart so it is hard to know what or how to deal with it.
again I do not know much about divorce first hand but from what I have seen and understand from the child's prospective it is by no means easy.
Rachel Escobar
Sunday, December 8, 2013
Parenting
So this week in class we talked about parenting and how important it is and things that can help with it.
I think that parenting is a crucial part of a family structure because it starts to mold and create the kind of children you will have and I believe children play a big part in a family.
I really had no idea what so ever what to expect going in to this chapter because I have no idea what it is or means to be a parent. But after this week I think that the main thing we learned is that it is important to communicate while parenting and being on the same page as your partner because that will make it a little easier.
Being older now I can see what kind of parenting my parents used on me and my sibling and they kind of fall into the being really strict with the first child and more relaxed with the younger ones. I can now see how this was both a good and bad idea because with my older sister they were very strict and she rebelled a lot but with my brother and I they were very relaxed and kind of just went with the flow and I believe that I was the easier child that they did not have to worry about so much. Parenting is a big responsibility and while I still feel like I know nothing about it I have a better understanding of it. I think in order to know about it you have to experience it first hand to know what works and doesn't. I hope some day I get to experience it but for now learning about it was good enough for me
Rachel Escobar
I think that parenting is a crucial part of a family structure because it starts to mold and create the kind of children you will have and I believe children play a big part in a family.
I really had no idea what so ever what to expect going in to this chapter because I have no idea what it is or means to be a parent. But after this week I think that the main thing we learned is that it is important to communicate while parenting and being on the same page as your partner because that will make it a little easier.
Being older now I can see what kind of parenting my parents used on me and my sibling and they kind of fall into the being really strict with the first child and more relaxed with the younger ones. I can now see how this was both a good and bad idea because with my older sister they were very strict and she rebelled a lot but with my brother and I they were very relaxed and kind of just went with the flow and I believe that I was the easier child that they did not have to worry about so much. Parenting is a big responsibility and while I still feel like I know nothing about it I have a better understanding of it. I think in order to know about it you have to experience it first hand to know what works and doesn't. I hope some day I get to experience it but for now learning about it was good enough for me
Rachel Escobar
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