Family creates culture by
behaviors and values that they instill in their children. Children see these values
and behaviors as normal. They are more likely to adopt them to their own
lifestyle. Children learn moral values that are taught in the home. They learn
rules and meta-rules, which are rules about rules to help them observe correct
behavior. Behavior may also be influenced by positive and negative feedback
from parents in order to maintain homeostasis. For example, a child may ask for
a change in rules, if granted, they receive positive feedback. The Family
System Theory, includes looking at how a family works by the sum of its parts
and how they interact. Families may also function as an open or closed system.
This is determined of how open the family is to outside world influences. Negentropy
is used in open systems, accepting outside information and altering patterns. Entropy,
in closed systems may decrease competency in dealing with stress, further
leading to fear, confusion and ineffective responses in times of crisis (Smith).
Are all cultures equally valid; do they all meet the same purposes with the same effectiveness?
All cultures are working to achieve the same purpose. We are social creatures, and our happiness is based on the relationships we share with others. There are many different cultures who differ in values and beliefs, yet, by some way have come to find themselves in the same area. America is rich with a variety of cultures, and maintaining one’s culture is a struggle, especially when the collective culture of American society may conflict with many of the values to which they hold dear. Also, many cultures may face discrimination which disallows them from obtaining certain privileges that others may have. Different cultures may include African Americans, Hispanics, Asians, Native Americans, and interracial (Marriage & Family text). For example, undocumented Mexicans immigrated to our country in order to find opportunity for their family. They faced stressors that included the disintegration of familism as parents and children were separated from extended family as well as themselves as they worked jobs spending less time with one another. Risk for delinquency and depression arose among adolescents because of the increase in authoritarian parenting and missing family in Mexico. Parents feared their children exploring the U.S. environment without their family by their side. Children and parents reported their life was more enjoyable in Mexico because they had more time to spend with family. Single-parent families face challenges as well. Parents are subject to responsibility, task, and emotional overload. Both parents and children are at increased risk for depression and anxiety. Children are also at risk for a number of other harmful effects such as delinquency. In order to lessen the effects of single parenting, single parents can get a better education, have a positive attitude, learn good parenting skills, keep parenting a priority, have open communication, nonpunitive discipline, nurture own needs, and creating/maintaining rituals and traditions (Marriage & Family).
How can one carefully choose the aspects of one's culture to keep, and how do we perpetuate those into coming generations?
We can carefully choose the aspects of our culture by comparing it with gospel principles. I really like what Elder Oaks said in the CES devotional entitled “Truth and Tolerance.” Being tolerant does not not have to adopt others’ beliefs. It is important that we defend what we believe in, especially that which protects our freedom to do so. It would be harder for future generation to perpetuate those traditions if we did not have that freedom. Furthermore, if children are sponges and are more likely to act and think like we have, we can help future generation by standing as a witness of God at all times and in all things and in all places. As we are an example in word and action, our children will learn and know for themselves. After all, it is in the family that children learn and develop their conscience.
What are two aspects of your own culture you'd like to perpetuate, and two you would like to set aside or improve? How can you do that?
In my own culture, I would like to perpetuate living the gospel. As I seek to instill Christ-like characteristics in my character, I get rid of negative traditions of thought and behavior that I have picked up on the way of life. Another aspect that I would like to perpetuate is family outings. That might also include service. I like how in doing these activities we learn our strengths and weaknesses and how we can improve. Two I would like to improve is communication and family history. Communication is so important because people are better able to help one another out rather than dealing with challenges on their own. Family history strengthens family relationships and protects us from negative traditions in the outside world. Who wouldn’t want that!
Traditions are "inherited patterns of belief or behavior". Which traditions encourage the best in families and individuals, and which might best be discarded
Traditions that may encourage the best in families and individuals is spending time with one another. I think it is important that children learn correct behavior so that they are better able to function in society. If children are left alone to themselves or do not have any rules regarding what they can and cannot do, they are at risk for getting into trouble because they have no direction. One tradition that can be discarded is keeping to ourselves. I think it is better to reach out to other in our family and community. In doing so we are better able to be contributors rather than consumers. As we look for service opportunities, we will better able to help others out of difficult circumstances. The noblest act of service is within your own family.
Are all cultures equally valid; do they all meet the same purposes with the same effectiveness?
All cultures are working to achieve the same purpose. We are social creatures, and our happiness is based on the relationships we share with others. There are many different cultures who differ in values and beliefs, yet, by some way have come to find themselves in the same area. America is rich with a variety of cultures, and maintaining one’s culture is a struggle, especially when the collective culture of American society may conflict with many of the values to which they hold dear. Also, many cultures may face discrimination which disallows them from obtaining certain privileges that others may have. Different cultures may include African Americans, Hispanics, Asians, Native Americans, and interracial (Marriage & Family text). For example, undocumented Mexicans immigrated to our country in order to find opportunity for their family. They faced stressors that included the disintegration of familism as parents and children were separated from extended family as well as themselves as they worked jobs spending less time with one another. Risk for delinquency and depression arose among adolescents because of the increase in authoritarian parenting and missing family in Mexico. Parents feared their children exploring the U.S. environment without their family by their side. Children and parents reported their life was more enjoyable in Mexico because they had more time to spend with family. Single-parent families face challenges as well. Parents are subject to responsibility, task, and emotional overload. Both parents and children are at increased risk for depression and anxiety. Children are also at risk for a number of other harmful effects such as delinquency. In order to lessen the effects of single parenting, single parents can get a better education, have a positive attitude, learn good parenting skills, keep parenting a priority, have open communication, nonpunitive discipline, nurture own needs, and creating/maintaining rituals and traditions (Marriage & Family).
How can one carefully choose the aspects of one's culture to keep, and how do we perpetuate those into coming generations?
We can carefully choose the aspects of our culture by comparing it with gospel principles. I really like what Elder Oaks said in the CES devotional entitled “Truth and Tolerance.” Being tolerant does not not have to adopt others’ beliefs. It is important that we defend what we believe in, especially that which protects our freedom to do so. It would be harder for future generation to perpetuate those traditions if we did not have that freedom. Furthermore, if children are sponges and are more likely to act and think like we have, we can help future generation by standing as a witness of God at all times and in all things and in all places. As we are an example in word and action, our children will learn and know for themselves. After all, it is in the family that children learn and develop their conscience.
What are two aspects of your own culture you'd like to perpetuate, and two you would like to set aside or improve? How can you do that?
In my own culture, I would like to perpetuate living the gospel. As I seek to instill Christ-like characteristics in my character, I get rid of negative traditions of thought and behavior that I have picked up on the way of life. Another aspect that I would like to perpetuate is family outings. That might also include service. I like how in doing these activities we learn our strengths and weaknesses and how we can improve. Two I would like to improve is communication and family history. Communication is so important because people are better able to help one another out rather than dealing with challenges on their own. Family history strengthens family relationships and protects us from negative traditions in the outside world. Who wouldn’t want that!
Traditions are "inherited patterns of belief or behavior". Which traditions encourage the best in families and individuals, and which might best be discarded
Traditions that may encourage the best in families and individuals is spending time with one another. I think it is important that children learn correct behavior so that they are better able to function in society. If children are left alone to themselves or do not have any rules regarding what they can and cannot do, they are at risk for getting into trouble because they have no direction. One tradition that can be discarded is keeping to ourselves. I think it is better to reach out to other in our family and community. In doing so we are better able to be contributors rather than consumers. As we look for service opportunities, we will better able to help others out of difficult circumstances. The noblest act of service is within your own family.
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