Divorce is a common thing in the world today. Many reasons why divorce may occur is because the couple has communication problems, financial problems, boredom with the marriage, or they are falling in love with someone else. These are very serious and can break a family apart. When a couple chooses to divorce, it has been discovered that within 2 years, 70% of American men are remarried. However, many children do not like the idea of remarriage because the new parent may never live up to their expectations or may never compare to their previous parent. This is especially true when a parent remarries after their spouse passes away.
Brother Williams, my professor, said, "When spouses and parents die, they are put on a pedestal, and it's definitely harder to find and accept someone to take their place."
When parents remarry, the new spouse is often viewed as a good aunt or uncle. Aunts and uncles are fun, supportive, and (usually) not controlling--they do not discipline their nieces and nephews unless they have to. Brother Williams said "Only parents should give the heavy discipline". As I thought about why this was important, I came to the conclusion that if the step-parent gives the discipline, it gives the children a reason to resent their new parent. However, when their biological parent gives discipline, that is expected because they are their "true" parent.
Elder Dallin H. Oaks said, "Many people think of the first marriage as a 'starter marriage'; like a starter home--one you live in for a while until you move on". This is sad to think that some people go into marriage thinking that it will be their first marriage and they are not going to be in it forever. If people can think of marriage as the first and last time to find a companion, I would hope to see improvement in lasting marriages and see a decrease in divorce rates.
Friday, July 19, 2013
The "right" way to parent
I believe there is a right way to parent children. That is to be respected, trusted, and having clear boundaries that can be negotiable. There are 3 different types of parenting:
- Authoritarian: approach is to maximize control and to expect unquestioning obedience
- Authoritative: approach is to put boundaries on acceptable behavior within a warm, accepting context
- Permissive: approach is to minimize any control
Authoritarian and Permissive parenting deals more with the parents. Authoritarian parents are more dictators while permissive parents want to be their child's best friend. Some examples of authoritarian and permissive parenting are found in movies: Willi Wonka and Brave.
I believe Authoritative parenting is the "right" way to parent. Parents listen to their children and correct them in a loving, yet, sometimes firm, manner. The parents are trusted and, at times, relied on by their children. An example of this style of parenting is from the TV show Full House.
My professor Michael Williams said that, "Many parents think of how to get their child to behave a certain way rather than how to parent them a certain way". This is so true. At the end of the Willi Wonka YouTube clip, the mother says, "Happiness is what counts with children; happiness and harmony". Though this may be true at times, this shouldn't be how we raise our children. We should have rules, or guidelines, that our children should follow so that we can teach them different life lessons. We should also be understanding of our children so that we can listen and correct them when necessary and earn their trust.
Saturday, July 6, 2013
Fathers & Finances
People believe that money is the most important thing that a family can have, but I believe the most important thing a family can have is a FATHER. Sure, money is important, but fathers are more crucial in a child's development. In a PowerPoint that A&T State University published about the Importance of Fatherhood, they stated that fathers who are absent from the home will have daughters who will more likely have a teen pregnancy, have sons who are more aggressive, and have children who are unsure of their gender-specific roles (A&T State University).
Brother Williams, my professor, said that many boys who grow-up without a father in the home are more likely to be confused about what their gender-specific roles are. It is common that boys grow-up watching what mom's do all day, but they do not know what fathers do-- because they are either non-existent in the home, or they are always gone working and providing for the family. In the olden days, boys knew what they were supposed to do when they grew up because they would always be out working with dad on the farm. Yet, today, there is a little more uncertainty.
It is possible that, since money is so important in people's lives, that people could" refer to the family as HIS work, and HER kids" (Brother Williams). This is sad, because fathers should have an equal role in raising his children along with his wife. They should be raising their children together and not have life divided into work and kids.
Brother Williams also said that. "Work use to be about life, but now life seems to be about work." I agree. So many individuals think that life revolves around work because you need to have money to be happy. But that is not true. I don't think money can bring you happiness, but I know families can bring happiness, especially when you have a father.
Brother Williams, my professor, said that many boys who grow-up without a father in the home are more likely to be confused about what their gender-specific roles are. It is common that boys grow-up watching what mom's do all day, but they do not know what fathers do-- because they are either non-existent in the home, or they are always gone working and providing for the family. In the olden days, boys knew what they were supposed to do when they grew up because they would always be out working with dad on the farm. Yet, today, there is a little more uncertainty.
It is possible that, since money is so important in people's lives, that people could" refer to the family as HIS work, and HER kids" (Brother Williams). This is sad, because fathers should have an equal role in raising his children along with his wife. They should be raising their children together and not have life divided into work and kids.
Brother Williams also said that. "Work use to be about life, but now life seems to be about work." I agree. So many individuals think that life revolves around work because you need to have money to be happy. But that is not true. I don't think money can bring you happiness, but I know families can bring happiness, especially when you have a father.
Communicating Clearly
Communication within a family is very important. Not only is communicating about challenges important, it is also important to communicate on a regular basis. If couples only communicated about the problems they were having, they could create a tense relationship. Yet, if couples communicated on a regular basis-- talking about their days, their hopes, and their dreams-- they will be able to talk about problems easier because they are use to communicating with one another about normal, everyday things.
The most important thing about communication is to know how to communicate CLEARLY. My professor, Michael Williams, explained to the class how communication is broken down into three categories of mis-communication: words, tone, and non-verbal.
Non-verbal communication is the type of communication that is often misunderstood. This type of communication can be anything. It can be body language, the way you dress, how long you look at someone, or even the timing of your laughter.
Communication can be very difficult to clearly understand. I do not like texting that often because of how often text messages can be misunderstood. They can be misunderstood because of how common sarcasm is. There are many times where I want to text a sarcastic comment back to someone, but I know they may take it as offensive when I really meant to be funny.
Spencer W. Kimball, president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, once said, "You need to communicate so clearly that you not only can be understood, but also so that you cannot be misunderstood." I love this. We need to learn how to communicate in a way that will will never be misunderstood. Some ways we can do this is:
The most important thing about communication is to know how to communicate CLEARLY. My professor, Michael Williams, explained to the class how communication is broken down into three categories of mis-communication: words, tone, and non-verbal.
Verbal: Words
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Verbal: Tone
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Non-verbal communication is the type of communication that is often misunderstood. This type of communication can be anything. It can be body language, the way you dress, how long you look at someone, or even the timing of your laughter.
Communication can be very difficult to clearly understand. I do not like texting that often because of how often text messages can be misunderstood. They can be misunderstood because of how common sarcasm is. There are many times where I want to text a sarcastic comment back to someone, but I know they may take it as offensive when I really meant to be funny.
Spencer W. Kimball, president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, once said, "You need to communicate so clearly that you not only can be understood, but also so that you cannot be misunderstood." I love this. We need to learn how to communicate in a way that will will never be misunderstood. Some ways we can do this is:
- Don't beat around the bush. Don't "walk around" your feelings-- say what you're thinking (but if it is an offensive comment, either say it kindly or don't say it at all);
- Be an active listener. Actually listen to what someone is saying so that you can respond correctly and in an understanding way; and
- Have "soft-startings". Don't be hostile when you lead into a conversation. Be gentle about how you approach discussing an issue or concern.
We should learn how to communicate more clearly so that we will not have the challenge of constantly being misunderstood.
Thursday, June 20, 2013
Stress in the Family
There are many stressors or crises that occur within the family. Although these are bound to occur within each family, it is possible to overcome them. It may be challenging, but if you work hard at it with your family, it is possible that your family will become stronger and develop a closer relationship.
In the Chinese language, the word Crisis is spelled out in two characters: Danger and Opportunity. Thinking about these two words for dealing with a crisis in the family, they relate well. DANGER can relate to the trial leading to a broken family - a divorce, a child becoming disowned, etc., while OPPORTUNITY can relate to the trial as being an opportunity to become stronger as a family and develop a closer relationship.
I have had a couple of family crises in my family, and they could have been a danger, but we decided to make the trial an opportunity to become a closer family, and work through it together. Sure, it was hard to overcome the trial and work together, but my family is definitely closer and stronger today. We were able to come out of the trial as stronger and better people.
Coping, or overcoming, with a challenge in the family may be difficult, but I have learned of a few ways to NOT cope and ways TO cope when challenges arise in the family. In my textbook for my family relations class, Marriage & Family: A Quest for Intimacy, by Robert and Jeanette Lauer, it gives 3 ways of "ineffective coping patters" (p. 301-302).
The textbook also gives 5 ways of "effective coping patterns" (p. 302-304):
In the Chinese language, the word Crisis is spelled out in two characters: Danger and Opportunity. Thinking about these two words for dealing with a crisis in the family, they relate well. DANGER can relate to the trial leading to a broken family - a divorce, a child becoming disowned, etc., while OPPORTUNITY can relate to the trial as being an opportunity to become stronger as a family and develop a closer relationship.
Coping, or overcoming, with a challenge in the family may be difficult, but I have learned of a few ways to NOT cope and ways TO cope when challenges arise in the family. In my textbook for my family relations class, Marriage & Family: A Quest for Intimacy, by Robert and Jeanette Lauer, it gives 3 ways of "ineffective coping patters" (p. 301-302).
- Denial (denying the issue);
- Avoidance (avoiding the issue); and
- Scapegoating, or blaming (blaming someone for the issue (i.e.an alcoholic parent drinking because a child is misbehaving)).
The textbook also gives 5 ways of "effective coping patterns" (p. 302-304):
- Take responsibility (this sometimes involves confrontation);
- Affirm you own and your family's worth ("you may have to remind yourself that you and your family are people with strengths and the capacity to cope effectively" (p. 303));
- Balance self-concern with other-concern (focus on others instead of yourself);
- Learn the art of re-framing (redefining the meaning of something); and
- Find and use available resources (emotional support, religious beliefs, books, etc.).
Learning these ways to cope and to not cope, will hopefully help me in the future when other family stressors or crises arise.
Saturday, June 15, 2013
Teaching Sexual Intimacy to Children
Teaching sexual intimacy to children at the proper age is very important. Too many people in today's world believe that sexual intimacy before marriage is acceptable, and that it doesn't matter if teenagers or even children have sexual intimacy. This is not acceptable. Children should be taught by their parents (not another source) about sexual intimacy, but do so in an age- appropriate way.
For example, don't have the first thing you teach your children be about the ways or methods of sex. First teach them that they're body is special and that boys and girls have special parts of their body. Then teach about them about modesty and how we should cover up our special parts with clothes.
In Matthew O. Richardson's message on Teaching Chasity and Virtue, in the Ensign October 2012 Issue, he states, "Spiritual guidance will come as parents prayerfully and carefully observe their children's behavior, intentionally listen to their children, and take time to consider and discern when and what to teach."
To go along with this, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has an article on Teaching Children about Human Intimacy. In it, it states, "Opportunities to teach children arise naturally when parents encourage children to share experiences. 'Your children will hear of this subject in various ways. They may bring home...questionable stories or blunt questions about sex...The child's pace is usually the best indicator of how and when to proceed.'"
"The best way to teach children about sex is to [first,] teach that things are special, and then you can start to gently unfold the mechanics when it is age appropriate" (Michael Williams, my professor).
To go along with this, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has an article on Teaching Children about Human Intimacy. In it, it states, "Opportunities to teach children arise naturally when parents encourage children to share experiences. 'Your children will hear of this subject in various ways. They may bring home...questionable stories or blunt questions about sex...The child's pace is usually the best indicator of how and when to proceed.'"
"The best way to teach children about sex is to [first,] teach that things are special, and then you can start to gently unfold the mechanics when it is age appropriate" (Michael Williams, my professor).
Thursday, June 6, 2013
Being in LIFE with someone
In class this week, one of my classmates said, "You can be in love with someone, but can you be in LIFE with them?" That really hit me. I haven't really thought of being in life with someone before, but it's true! When you choose to get married, it is usually because you are in love with that special someone. Yet, when you choose to get married, you are also choosing to be in life with that special someone.
I think being in life with someone means to be willing to share every important thing in your life with that special someone. Also, you should create memories together. That's why you got married, right? I want to be with my future husband during fun times, challenging times, and exciting times.
I can think of a time when I am married where it will be fun, challenging, and exciting, all at the same time: when I'm pregnant. This will be a time when, as a married couple, my husband and I will become closer than we ever have been. In class this week, I learned how important it is to involve my future husband with as many prenatal and postnatal experiences as possible.
For example, let your husband experience the baby kicking. Let him be apart of the development and growth of the child you created together! I learned that many times fathers feel "left out" of the excitement and miracle of pregnancies. Obviously, they do not feel left out of the pregnancy part, but of the development part. Mothers develop a strong bond with each child during pregnancy and fathers miss out on that experience. It is important to include your husband in the experiences you will have when your pregnant because that is part of your life, and you chose to be in LIFE with your husband. So, share you life experiences with him!
I can think of a time when I am married where it will be fun, challenging, and exciting, all at the same time: when I'm pregnant. This will be a time when, as a married couple, my husband and I will become closer than we ever have been. In class this week, I learned how important it is to involve my future husband with as many prenatal and postnatal experiences as possible.
Sunday, June 2, 2013
How to Avoid Falling in Love with a Jerk
In the book, How to Avoid Falling in Love with a Jerk, by John Van Epp, there is a model on how to avoid falling for the wrong person. It's called the Relationship Attachment Model Plan, or the R.A.M. Plan. This plan has 5 different parts that can help you to decipher how your relationship is going.
I learned that you do not want to go higher on a scale than you have on the previous one. For example, you can't really rely on someone if you don't truly know them. You also wouldn't want to become physical with someone if you can't trust them.
I feel like this is one of the problems of relationships today. Too many individuals are high on the physical scale, but they are low on all of the others. I think that when you become physical with someone, even if you are just holding hands, you are giving a part of yourself to that individual. You are also showing that you care for that person and that you trust them.
As I start looking for my future husband, I will try to follow this plan. I will get to know a guy before I show trust in him. I will also trust him before I can rely on him. After I know I can rely on him, I will commit to him. And, lastly, after I have committed to him, I will begin to become physical with him. Meaning, I will let him hold my hand, and I'll let him kiss me. But I won't go beyond that until I am married to him.
I feel like this is one of the problems of relationships today. Too many individuals are high on the physical scale, but they are low on all of the others. I think that when you become physical with someone, even if you are just holding hands, you are giving a part of yourself to that individual. You are also showing that you care for that person and that you trust them.
As I start looking for my future husband, I will try to follow this plan. I will get to know a guy before I show trust in him. I will also trust him before I can rely on him. After I know I can rely on him, I will commit to him. And, lastly, after I have committed to him, I will begin to become physical with him. Meaning, I will let him hold my hand, and I'll let him kiss me. But I won't go beyond that until I am married to him.
Thursday, May 23, 2013
You Were NOT Born This Way
Same-sex attraction is not about sex; it's about intimacy.
Too often, a male is categorized as being "gay" because he likes to be around girls and feels more comfortable around them. Or, a male may grow up being more creative and artsy than growing up loving to play sports and being aggressive. Having these traits may make the boy different in the eyes of his peers, but it does not mean that he is automatically interested in males.
This week in class, I learned that many individuals believe that they are homosexual due to experiences they had as a child. For instance, males who later determine themselves as "gay" may have had an overly-involved mother. If this was the case, a boy may feel uncomfortable around girls because of how his relationship was with his mom.
Another example is if a boy didn't have a father role in the home while he was growing up. Having a father role in the house is very important in the life and development of a young boy. If there was no father figure in the house, males will often look for acceptance, support, and friendship from their male peers.
This may freak some boys out when another boy tries to develop a close friendship with them. But, the boy is just trying to have a male figure in his life. It is sad that when someone acts differently, many of his or her peers will categorize him or her as a homosexual. Once that stereotype is said enough to the individual who is a little different, he may start thinking that he is gay or she may believe that she is a lesbian.
After that is said enough to individuals, it is very possible that they will start acting on those feelings that have been "placed in their heads". Camilla Paglia once said,
"There is an element of choice in all behavior, sexual or otherwise".
So, being someone that has same-sex attractions is a choice. It is also a choice to ACT on those feelings. It is encouraging to know that there have been individuals who have had a complete recovery from having homosexual attractions. No longer being attracted to the same gender is entirely possible!! This gives me great hope for those who are struggling with those same-sex feelings.
My professor said that he was looking at a blog once and there was a comment that said,
"To any of those gay couples, there are two women who will never be able to have a family."
So now I ask you: Will you be someone who will withhold another from the opportunity of having a family? I truly hope not. I believe you can have complete recovery if you can gain enough courage to take the first step and stop it.
Males & Females: We are Different
Males and females each have different roles that pertain to their specific gender. For instance:
As you can see, there are different roles that each gender is known for, but BOTH genders are to support each other and their children and to be equal partners in a relationship.
There are other differences between males and females. These differences are the traits that each gender is more likely to be known for. For instance:
Sure there are some female traits that males can have and vice versa, but these are the typical traits that will be seen in order to differentiate between males and females.
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Provider for the family
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As you can see, there are different roles that each gender is known for, but BOTH genders are to support each other and their children and to be equal partners in a relationship.
There are other differences between males and females. These differences are the traits that each gender is more likely to be known for. For instance:
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Sure there are some female traits that males can have and vice versa, but these are the typical traits that will be seen in order to differentiate between males and females.
Saturday, May 18, 2013
Cla$$ & Culture: was it worth it?
Every person in this world has had a different family experience. Whether families are wealthy, poor, large or small, religious or not, every family is raised differently. Every family is different due to their specific social class and culture as well. This week in Family Relations, we focused on the affects a specific social class and culture has on a family.
One day, we did a role play of a Hispanic family immigrating to America. We learned that the main reason families from Mexico or other countries immigrate to America is so that their children can have a better life. There are so many families that are separated for years just so that they can bring their children to America. Usually the father would leave the country to go to America. I never realized this, but in order for the fathers to get to America, they have to do it illegally. I guess it costs about $4,000 to just get ONE person across the border legally. That was amazing to me. No wonder there are so many people that hop the border.
So, once a father is safely across the border, he then has to find a place to work and live. After spending 2 or 3 years (or longer) apart from his family, he might have enough money to bring his family into America. But, his family can only travel with enough possessions that they can carry. They don't have enough money to bring all of their possessions into America. That would also be very hard. I've thought of things that I would bring if I had to leave the house quickly, but I would be allowed to have a small bag to carry everything. Those that are crossing the border don't have that privilege.
Once a family is reunited in America, the family is very different. Since they have been apart for so long, the children have grown up, and they may not relate or feel comfortable around their father anymore. This would be hard for a family to be apart for so long and then they are finally reunited and they don't feel like a family. Usually, the children have learned to take on different responsibilities and rely on their mom. Now they have a dad back in the picture, and they don't know how to react to that.
It is also very normal for the mom to start working once the family gets to America. Many immigrants will also live in a cheaper part of town because, even though the father was working for so long to earn money, it still costs a lot more in America than it did in the country they're originally from.
There are many instances that immigrants are asked, "Was it worth it?"
Many times you will usually get a response like, "Yes, because my children will have a better life than I did."
What do you think? Would it be worth it to risk your family relationship in order to have your children have a better life?
One day, we did a role play of a Hispanic family immigrating to America. We learned that the main reason families from Mexico or other countries immigrate to America is so that their children can have a better life. There are so many families that are separated for years just so that they can bring their children to America. Usually the father would leave the country to go to America. I never realized this, but in order for the fathers to get to America, they have to do it illegally. I guess it costs about $4,000 to just get ONE person across the border legally. That was amazing to me. No wonder there are so many people that hop the border.
So, once a father is safely across the border, he then has to find a place to work and live. After spending 2 or 3 years (or longer) apart from his family, he might have enough money to bring his family into America. But, his family can only travel with enough possessions that they can carry. They don't have enough money to bring all of their possessions into America. That would also be very hard. I've thought of things that I would bring if I had to leave the house quickly, but I would be allowed to have a small bag to carry everything. Those that are crossing the border don't have that privilege.
Once a family is reunited in America, the family is very different. Since they have been apart for so long, the children have grown up, and they may not relate or feel comfortable around their father anymore. This would be hard for a family to be apart for so long and then they are finally reunited and they don't feel like a family. Usually, the children have learned to take on different responsibilities and rely on their mom. Now they have a dad back in the picture, and they don't know how to react to that.
It is also very normal for the mom to start working once the family gets to America. Many immigrants will also live in a cheaper part of town because, even though the father was working for so long to earn money, it still costs a lot more in America than it did in the country they're originally from.
There are many instances that immigrants are asked, "Was it worth it?"
Many times you will usually get a response like, "Yes, because my children will have a better life than I did."
What do you think? Would it be worth it to risk your family relationship in order to have your children have a better life?
Sunday, May 12, 2013
Theroies In The Family
There are 4 specific theories that relate to the family:
Family Systems Theory is when you look at the family as a whole. Every family member has a specific role in the family (i.e. the peacemaker, the comforter, the rebel, etc.). If a family loses one of the members of their family, the family wouldn't be the same. In a way, families are like cakes. When you bake a cake, each ingredient has a specific purpose. For example, baking powder determines if a cake rises or not. If you leave the baking powder out of the cake mixture, the cake will not be the same. So, if a family member leaves his or her family, or is not a part of it anymore, the family will not be the same.
Exchange Theory focuses on the costs vs. benefits within a relationship.When a relationship will cost more than it will benefit an individual, then it is possible that the relationship will not last very long. But, if a relationship benefits an individual more than it costs him or her, then the relationship will thrive.
Symbolic Interaction Theory is when individuals in a relationship interpret gestures differently. An example of this could be when a husband and wife try to show their love for each other. The husband may show his love through buying gifts for his wife, but his wife wasn't raised that way, so she thinks that he is trying to "show off" to everyone that they have all the money in the world because she is always receiving gifts.
Conflict Theory refers to when there are conflicts within the family and once a conflict occurs, some families may change for the better or for the worse. Conflicts may involve money challenges, unfaithful spouses, wavering children, etc. If a couple has more things in common then there will be less conflict between them.
Family Systems Theory is when you look at the family as a whole. Every family member has a specific role in the family (i.e. the peacemaker, the comforter, the rebel, etc.). If a family loses one of the members of their family, the family wouldn't be the same. In a way, families are like cakes. When you bake a cake, each ingredient has a specific purpose. For example, baking powder determines if a cake rises or not. If you leave the baking powder out of the cake mixture, the cake will not be the same. So, if a family member leaves his or her family, or is not a part of it anymore, the family will not be the same. 
Exchange Theory focuses on the costs vs. benefits within a relationship.When a relationship will cost more than it will benefit an individual, then it is possible that the relationship will not last very long. But, if a relationship benefits an individual more than it costs him or her, then the relationship will thrive.
Symbolic Interaction Theory is when individuals in a relationship interpret gestures differently. An example of this could be when a husband and wife try to show their love for each other. The husband may show his love through buying gifts for his wife, but his wife wasn't raised that way, so she thinks that he is trying to "show off" to everyone that they have all the money in the world because she is always receiving gifts.
Conflict Theory refers to when there are conflicts within the family and once a conflict occurs, some families may change for the better or for the worse. Conflicts may involve money challenges, unfaithful spouses, wavering children, etc. If a couple has more things in common then there will be less conflict between them.
Saturday, May 4, 2013
The Modern Family
This week in class we were discussing the trends that are common in family life. For example, divorce, birth rates, employed mothers, and delayed marriage. Over the years, these few trends have been increasing or decreasing in size. One day in class we had a guest teacher and he shared an analogy about trends in family life and how they have changed overtime. He related the trends to television shows over the decades. For example:
- I Love Lucy (1950), the trend was having a nuclear family: the mother stayed home and the father went to work.
- The Brady Bunch (1960), the trend was not divorce: two families came together because the spouses died - they did not get divorced.
- The Cosby Show (1980), the trend was to be an employed mother: by this time it was acceptable for the mother and the father to have a career.
- Friends (1990), the trend was cohabitation: the group of friends would date one another and live with them.
- Gilmore Girls (2000), the trend was unmarried mothers & premarital sex: the mom had her daughter when she was a teenager and raised her as a single mother.
- Modern Family (2010), today most of the trends in television shows are about homosexual parents/relationships.
When the teacher described the trends this way, it really clicked with me. It is crazy to think that in about 60 years the trends in the family life have changed so much, and unfortunately, they have changed for the worst.
Thursday, April 25, 2013
A Little Bit About Myself....
Hello everyone! My name is Brittany Pierce and I am a student at BYU-Idaho. This semester I am taking a Family Relations class and we were asked to create a blog to post our feelings and thoughts about different topics discussed in class. I am so excited to learn more about the family and learn how to raise a successful family and have a successful marriage.
A little bit about myself....I am from Castle Rock, CO but my parents just moved to Spokane Valley, WA about 2 months ago. I am the youngest of 4 children - 2 sisters and 1 brother. My brother really wanted a little brother, but he got me instead, so he ended up treating me like his little brother. So, I love playing and watching sports and being active. But, since I have 2 sisters, they corrupted me into loving girly things, but I'm still a tomboy at heart.
I love photography, dancing, being outside, watching movies, and doing anything with my family. I am a Child Development major with a minor in Dance. I hope to one day work at a preschool and somehow incorporate a movement day so that I can help the children I will teach stay active and hopefully help them stay away from experiencing childhood obesity. I also hope to get married someday and raise a family of my own, and I hope that this class will help me learn how to handle difficult situations and learn how to build strong family relationships.
A little bit about myself....I am from Castle Rock, CO but my parents just moved to Spokane Valley, WA about 2 months ago. I am the youngest of 4 children - 2 sisters and 1 brother. My brother really wanted a little brother, but he got me instead, so he ended up treating me like his little brother. So, I love playing and watching sports and being active. But, since I have 2 sisters, they corrupted me into loving girly things, but I'm still a tomboy at heart.
I love photography, dancing, being outside, watching movies, and doing anything with my family. I am a Child Development major with a minor in Dance. I hope to one day work at a preschool and somehow incorporate a movement day so that I can help the children I will teach stay active and hopefully help them stay away from experiencing childhood obesity. I also hope to get married someday and raise a family of my own, and I hope that this class will help me learn how to handle difficult situations and learn how to build strong family relationships.
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