Unit 2: Building Stronger Families

Part 1: Roles and Relationships

© Jenison International Academy Melissa Rodgers

Definitions:

Role - a position or part you assume with expected behavior

Roles are given, learned, or chosen.

Definitions:Definitions:

Definitions:

Relationship - a connection, association, or involvement between people.

Role Relationship - the way you interact with people in terms of the role you are playing

What are some of your role relationships?

Some role relationships:

role-relationship expected behaviors

family parent - child

provider, respect, sharing

brother - sister

sharing, support, friend

aunt - niece respect, support

Some role relationships:

role-relationship expected behaviors

peers boyfriend - girlfriend

love, trust, companionship

friend - friend sharing, trust

classmate - classmate respect, sharing

Some role relationships:

role-relationship expected behaviors

communityboss -

employeerespect, support,

trustneighbor - neighbor support, respect

Relationship TypesPRIMARY

a. Primary relationships are with immediate family & close friends

b. There is rewards on both sides

c. These people are part of our every day lives

Relationship TypesSECONDARY

a. Secondary relationships are with friends & acquaintances

b. You seldom see these people, unless you have to (at work or in school)

c. You do not feel especially close to them

FOUR relationship purposes

The different people we have relationships with fill different

needs within our lives. The following are 4 basic purposes

to our relationships:

A = $

FOUR relationship purposes

1. Meet basic emotional needs

(love, respect, security)2. A Satisfy need for acceptance,

approval, recognition....3. = Satisfy need for sharing

feelings, ideas, and experiences4. $ Meet business needs

(achievement, advancement, responsibility) - teacher, boss, coach

Think about it:

Think of some people in your lifeWhat is your role – relationship

with them?Is it a primary or secondary

relationship?What relationship purposes do

they fulfill?