Gender Differences, Confusion, Roles

In class this week we focus on gender differences and we focus in how they can get confused. As we were talking I felt that we are all different, but it is important to remember our gender identity. We were discussing how some people get confused about their gender because they might be different and not fit the typical role. Just because they are different deosn't mean they have to be attracted to the same sex. I was listening and I have family members who struggle with gender identity. There have been many studies and research on this topic. There is just alot of confusion when it comes to gender roles. For example my mom would help with the bills and money and my dad would cook and clean sometimes. I think that we can share resposibilities of roles in each of the genders. We have to know what gender we are. In the Gospel it tells who exactly we are and we are sons and daughters of God.

Social Class and Family

In this video it explains the different types of social classes that three babies were born into. It talked about how one of the babies was able to move and leave his socail class and excel. In his hometown he is still the same social class and that is how he is percieved. Social class in the family is a big deal and in some countries it is status that gets you places. In class Brother Williams taught us about social class and the way it can effect family. Usually someone in a lower class family has difficulty of leaving their situation, but it is not impossible. In the United States you can live the American Dream and work your way to sucess. It is still difficult to do that with the class system, but it is not impossible.

Family Rules

We learned in class this past Wednesday about certain family rules. Some family rules are set in stone and unspoken and others can change according to the situation. So we cam up with a list of rules which our family has and we discussed with our partner. I was discussing it with my partner and we spole of unspoken rules in our family. In my family the rule is to always call no matter what. If you were out with friends and never called you were in trouble. Some family rules can be to restrictive. It all really depends on the parenting style. For example a permissive parent is going to probably not set as many rules and give the child a bit more freedom. The other parenting styles might be a little more strict on the rule. Family rules can help us to function better in society. Sometimes rules can be to harsh and cause serious damage. I know in my family rules could change as we got older, but there were a few that never changed. So family rules can be a great thing if use properly and taught properly.

Sub Sets Fathers and Daugthers

This week in Family 160 we discuss the importance of family subsets. I honestly did not understand what subsets were until I discover the different subsets in my family. I realized that each of us have a role in which we play. We interact with each other in different ways. Elaine Dalton spoke in conference on Sunday morning on the importance of father and daughters. I thought of my relationship with my father and what he has done for me in my life. My father and I bond by doing many things together. We enjoy watching football together and many other things. I thought about how special His role was to me. As brother william explained subset I realized that each role was important.

What Do I Want Out Of This Class.

This week in class has been the most intresting ever. This week we have spoke of trends and different types of families. It is all explained in chapter one of my marriage and family book. We metion alot of statistics and how the family is changing. We were also thinking about what we want to get out of this class and what topics intrest us. Honestly I thought to myself they all intrest me, but the one thing that I want is to gain confidence in myself in becoming a good parent and wife. Right now I am single, but that is something that is on my mind. As we were learning about trends in the family which are divorce, delayed marriage, premartial sex, household size, birthrates, cohabitation, living alone, etc. As I was looking at those trends I realized that I don't want to be another trend I want to do my best to raise a good family. I am fully confident that with the Lords help anything is possible. Of course no one is perfect and sometimes we are in situations we don't mean to be, but I believe as I take this class and follow the Spirit I can conquer anything.

What is the Most Important

This semster I am a devoting a blog to Family Relations 160. The family is one of the most important units. The family is what helps us with our progression in life and it is important we focus on the family in every aspect of life.