Lesson 1 Marriage

• Marriage


  To become the legally accepted husband or wife of someone in an official or religious ceremony
• Husband and Wife


  A Man and Woman who are legally married to one another and are thereby given by law specific rights and duties resulting from that relationship
• Under the common law when a man and a woman married, they became a single person in the eyes of the law
• It is unusual that wife has a job and earn her own money
• A husband was obliged to provide his wife with "necessities"
• Jurisdiction make it a criminal offense for a spouse to fail to meet a support obligation
• Restrictions on a husband and wife when crimes occurred between them or against the marriage relationship itself
• Good relationship between husband and wife

  • Enjoy each other's presence and enjoy being together
  • Trust forms the foundation of a strong relationship
  • Providing emotional, mental, and sometimes physical support to one another
  • Patience and forgiveness are essential for overcoming challenges and moving forward positively
• Parent-child relationship


  A unique bond that nurtures the physical, emotional, and social development of the child. It is one of the earliest and most important relationships a child has, as it affects the child's personality, behavior, and life choices. A positive parent-child relationship is based on being in the moment, spending quality time, and building trust. It fosters curiosity, self-esteem, and better decision-making skills in the child
• Tips to develop a positive relationship with your child


  • Play together
  • Spend Quality Time
  • Listen Actively
  • Be affectionate
  • Be consistent
  • Be patient
• Authoritative Parenting Style


  Parents are nurturing, responsive, and supportive, yet set firm limits for their children
• Permissive Parenting Style


  Parents are caring but not strict with rules. Children take decisions instead of following rules. Friendly parents and child relationship with open communication
• Uninvolved Parenting Style


  Parents have no expectations from children. Children may require support or help from others to survive. It involves a lot less hand-holding compared to other parenting styles
• Different Types of Parent-Child Relationships

  • Secure Relationships
  • Avoidant Relationships
  • Ambivalent Relationships
  • Disorganized Relationships
• Secure Relationships


  The strongest type of attachment. A child in this category feels he can depend on his parents or provider. He knows that person will be there when he needs support. He knows what to expect
• Avoidant Relationships


  Children tend to have a difficult time trusting their parents because their parents have inconsistently hurt or disappointed them in the past. These children may also feel sad, anxious, or insecure because they do not know what to expect from their parents
• Ambivalent Relationships


  Children may believe they're loved one day and may not be loved the next. As a result, they can develop a fear of abandonment and loss of love. They may desire love, strive for affection, and crave attention, but it can be terrifying if those things are fleeting
• Disorganized Relationships


  Most commonly seen in parent-child relationships where there is neglect, physical, or emotional abuse present
• Children who have a healthy relationships with their parents are more likely to develop positive relationships with other people around them
• Young children who grow with a secure and healthy attachment to their parents stand a better chance of developing happy and content relationships with others in their life
• A child who has a secure relationship with parent learns to regulate emotions under stress and in difficult situations
• A secure attachment with parents helps promote a child's cognitive, emotional and social development
• The healthy involvement of parents in their children's day to day life helps ensure that their kids can perform better socially and academically
• Children who have a secure and positive relationship with their parents learn essential skills and values that set them on the path for future success