3. About the show Families are networks of people who share
their lives over long periods of time bound by ties of marriage,
blood, law, or commitment, legal, or otherwise, who consider
themselves as family and who share a significant history and
anticipated future of functioning as a family. ( page 8) In this
sitcom Family Guy, they have a very interesting, hilarious,
ignorant, un functional way to show all those things. The show
follows Peter Griffin adventures and his odd family of middle class
New Englanders. It is a two parent biological family, that consists
parents being ( Peter Griffin and Lois ) and the children ( Meg,
Chris, Stevie ) who are the union of these parents and finally,
Brian ( the talking dog) is also a part of this family.
4. The cast Peter Griffin; Is the provider for the family, most
of the time obnoxious and befuddled. Lois Griffin; is the loving
stay at home mom, provides most of daily tasks and plays the role
of taking care of the whole family. Meg Griffin; is the only
daughter that is too smart for her own good, and is a social
outcast. Chris Griffin; is the socially awkward typical teen and
does not have a clue about the opposite sex. He is often confused
and at the awkward age of 13 discovering himself. Stewie Griffin;
is the talking, wisecracking, genius baby that is always trying to
dominate the world. Brian Griffin; is the talking dog, Peters best
friend and loyal companion. He has a very dry sense of humor and
enjoys drinking martinis.
5. Over time, Openness ; self disclosure Assurances; stressing
love, support,Romance moves and commitmentinto reality. page
107-Throughout thefamily maintenanceand busy routines oftaking care
of thefamily and providingfor the kids it isimportant to maintain
Positivity;the relationship Giving gifts orbetween one
complimentsanother.- COUPLE TIME
6. Martial/Relational maintenance Social networks; includes
family and friends in activities Sharing tasks; includes jointly
performing tasks Example shown is they are both involved while
parenting meg. Could be for a punishment or teaching her
something.
7. Rituals Rituals convey a variety of meanings and messages in
emotionally powerful patterns; they remind members of who they are,
how much they care about each other, and they reflect a familys
relational culture. page 113 Some rituals can be positive and
pleasurable and at other times it can be negative rituals between
one another. Conflicts, Discipline and teasing are three rituals
this family has.
8. More RitualsFamily Vacationto the
mountainIntimacyexpressions,physical,symbolic, andverbalexpressions
oflove.Peters ritual isgoing to thelocal bar withhis friends.
9. Cont.Daily routinesand tasks;All watching TVtogether in
theliving roomGoing groceryshoppingtogetherHavingdinnertime
everynight with thefamilyLois alwaysprovides familytime at the
dinnertable by makingdinners andhavingcommunicationbetween
thecouple and
10. Family Roles Within families, roles are established, grown
into, grown through, discussed,negotiated,worked on, and accepted
or rejected ( page 150 ) As family members mature or outside forces
impact the family, roles emerge, change, or disappear. (page 150)
We define family roles as recurring patterns of behavior developed
through the interaction that family members use to fulfill family
functions.( page 150) The term role can be widely used and can mean
very different things to different people. The griffin family has a
little bit of all three family functions; Instrumental- which
provides the resources for the family Affective- which provides
support and nurturing needs Mixed- life skill development and
system upkeep.
11. Peter and Brian ( best friends )This is anexample of
thecompanionshipof Peter and hisbest friend Brian( his dog)
.Sharing timetogether playinggolf and talkingover drinkswhich is
showingthem being therefor each otherandcommunicating.
12. Lois ( the stay at home mom )Her main familyrole is being
thestay at homemom and sheprovides thenurture andsupport for
thewhole familyespecially herchildren.She also is theone to
managethe daily needs,housekeeping,child care,recreation,
takingcare of bills.Another functionshe provides forher children
isprovidingindividualdevelopment.She is a good
13. ParentsTogether asparents theyprovide the rolesof the
basicresources for thefamily and thekinshipmaintenanceand
familymanagement
14. SiblingsThrough out thisshow the childrendo not have
thesibling bond asmuch a traditionalfamily would. Theyoften have
conflicts,competitionbetween oneanother and sincethey are the ages
offinding themselvesthey are often at adistance. Wheneverthere is a
conflict orbullying at schoolmeg often sticks upfor her brother
Chriseven though theycant stand eachother they do oftenlook out for
eachother in a specialway.
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