Discuss the influence of shared and nonshared environments on siblings. Begin by differentiating between the two types of environments and then comment on the influence of each, including ways in which parents impact the environment.
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Question 2Researchers have suggested that some children are resilient. Describe the traits and behaviors that such a child would display, and suggest at least three ways that a child could be helped to be more resilient.
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Question 3The existence of a network of social support is crucial to the adjustment of the parent and child(ren) in a single-parent home.
Give at least four specific examples of people, agencies,
or institutions that might function as social supports for a single-parent family, and tell what
each might provide.
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Question 4What are the five main ways in which a functional family nurtures school-age children? In which area did your family do the best? The worst?
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Question 5What factors will determine how well a child does in a single-parent home?
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Question 6Your son has been constantly bullied. How concerned should you be? Should you get involved or let your child resolve his own conflicts?
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