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The answer to how to maintain a long-term relationship can be simplified into one word – balance. Although it might seem there are too many factors that can contribute to the relationship ending, a closer inspection of those can uncover the hidden connection. A lack of a partner’s attention or,...
Background In the present day, despite technological and social progress, relationships remain a complicated and controversial matter. Conflicts make attempts at forming a relationship often unsuccessful, leading to tense social and even criminal situations. Society’s protection of individuals from such experiences, as well as education of both married and future...
Online dating or Internet dating is a scheme that facilitates individuals to find and introduce themselves to prospective connections over the internet, intending to establish sexual, personal, or romantic relationships. An internet dating service is a firm that offers particular mechanisms such as software applications and websites for online dating...
It is a simple fact that any student who wants to succeed in their studies must dedicate themselves to reading. Oftentimes, these readings are dry and tedious, and many struggle in an attempt to finish them. However, some texts found in a curriculum or related to it somehow can become...
Quran serves as the basis for Islamic doctrine and is considered the word of God, whereas Muhammad is merely a conduit through whom God speaks with humans. A significant part of the Quran could be described as the “family law,” and it contains a view on such types of family...
Life will have its challenges, and right now, an immense responsibility I have is to complete my degree and do well with my education. This course has brought many of those challenges and pushed me to reconsider some of the things I thought I could never understand. One of the...
Anthropology is the study of the meaning of being human with respect to time and geography. It is a foregone conclusion that some traditions may make sense to some groups and not to others. Some critical cultural aspects across groups are the definition of kinship, family, and marriage. Essential questions...
Introduction It has been more than two years since the novel coronavirus has killed millions of people and infected even more people, regardless of the country or continent, which experienced unprecedented disruptions in their lifestyles. The government’s policies to combat the virus included the closure of schools, which intended to...
Leadership is, by definition, the work of a single person. The leader’s decisions serve as a defining factor of the course their organization will take. For that matter, the leader’s ethical and moral principles become of uttermost importance since the aftermath of their actions spread their influence upon numerous stakeholders...
One component of my past employment as a science teacher that I would modify is my school’s adherence to the Core curriculum. While I recognize that it may be extremely beneficial to many instructors and children, I prefer to teach a curriculum that I create and arrange myself. I once...
Experiences of COVID-19 Shutdown The shutdown was one of the measures that governments globally took to control the spreading of COVID-19. The move significantly impacted all individuals regardless of their age. Experiencing the COVID-19 lockdown and returning to normal ways of living was challenging but educational. COVID-19 shutdown caused confusion...
My clinical progress this semester mainly consisted of expanding my clinical knowledge base. The College of Emergency Nursing Australia (CENA) Practice Standards for the Specialist Emergency Nurse identify clinical expertise as the key domain of emergency nursing (CENA, 2020). According to the 1.1.2 and 1.3.1 Practice Standards, the diagnosis of...
Marriage is an important part of an individual’s life and a solid social institution. It is deeply rooted in most people’s understanding that at some point in their life, they should get married; in the case of the conservative part of the population, married to someone of different sex and...
As an early childhood institution that I would like to lead, the Joyce M. Huggins Early Education Center comes to mind. It is a prominent center in the United States because of its emphasis on children’s creativity and self-identity. Above all, his approach is aligned with the so-called “Reggio Emilia...
Families are now defined as groups of individuals who commit to living together, forming an economic unit, and caring for any children, and who feel their identity to be inextricably linked to the group. People form kinship networks to help one other get the fundamental essentials of existence, such as...
Historically, the question of the adoption of children from different races was controversial. For example, the National Association of Black Social Workers released a document against transracial adoption in 1972 (Nelson & Colaner, 2018). Although modern society has become more tolerant of white-black adoptions, cultural and racial identity issues for...
Planning is one of the most critical aspects of an organized, directed, and purposeful existence. Creating plans, whether based on short- or long-term goals makes sense for structuring one’s life and following specifically intended paths. Thus, a life without plans is hardly possible, and even if it is, such an...
Background information Nursing homes play a crucial role in facilitating children’s welfare. Since children have various needs and capabilities, understanding how to deal with each one is an essential skill. Child welfare organizations are bodies charged with the regulation of childcare programs to ensure that needs are met according to...
Introduction Remarriage is when individuals get married for a second or subsequent time. Stepfamilies are a familial form of relationships, which incorporates family members who are not related. Categories of Remarried Couples The hostile-detached couples are unhappy and often end up divorcing (Viscuso, 2018). The validating couples mostly interact in...
Abstract This paper critically evaluates my experience as a professional trainer. The general thought of the paper is based on changes, expanding knowledge and competencies, and identifying mistakes that previous experiences have been associated with. The paper extensively discusses the four main lessons that I have learned during my coaching...
The family unit is important in shaping the personality of people and influencing their genes. Naturally, people inherit their genes from parents and may share similar physical and biological characteristics. Moreover, the family is the first environment where a person learns basic survival skills and other aspects of life. In...
Abstract Human relationships have many characteristics, and people are responsible for making their own choices that determine their future life. Family counseling aims at defining and researching such concepts as love, romance, and marriage. If families address an expert to obtain therapy, strategic models by Jay Haley, Don Jackson, and...
A family is the smallest unit that makes up a society and comprises parents and their children living together. The ideal family consists of a mother, father, and children while the extended family lives separately but meets on special occasions. The formation of a family is guided by moral and...
There are different approaches to providing good nurturing and education for children, and psychologists argue which is the best. They imply different assumptions about the children’s behavior and provides different parenting methods. The child’s development is a complex and individual process: it depends on the child’s character and the conditions...
Introduction Modern philosophy asks the question of what happiness is, what underlies it, how to achieve it, and whether it exists at all. Modern philosopher Joel Feinberg declares that people are happy when they can fully engage and perceive various activities that they enjoy for the fact they are. Nonetheless,...
Several moral virtues or qualities attributed to people are abstract, which makes identifying or properly understanding them difficult. Compassion, then, is one of such qualities. It can be most quickly described as a mix of feelings about the trouble of others. Usually, compassion entails feeling concerned, worried, and pitying the...
At first thought, I would consider myself an unprivileged individual. However, after investigating this topic more deeply, I believe that there is no simple answer to the question of privilege. There are several factors about my background and identity that put me at a disadvantage compared to some other people....
Introduction In a variety of existing controversies and approaches, no one can deny the fact that family plays an important role in a child’s development. Adults take responsibility for their children in many ways, including their behaviors, knowledge, and attitudes. Among general parenting strategies, punishment, and discipline are commonly used...
Introduction After childbirth, some fathers, especially those not in committed relationships, barely take time off work to care for their children. On the other hand, mothers are forced to take time off work before and after the mother delivers. Fathers barely get time off, and if allowed to get time...
After conducting my own research, I collected and summarized the information about day planning that seemed most applicable in my situation. Due to their application, I will successfully cope with the roles of mother, grandmother, employee, and student, and I will have enough time for each of them. After reading...
Introduction The wedding day is the event people want to remember for a lifetime. Therefore, it is critical that the ceremony is beautiful, well-established, and respects the interests of all guests. The wedding is a family event, but at the same time, this day is especially important for the bride,...
Most people are afraid of something, even if they do not admit so. Children are often scared of monsters under the bed, the darkness, heights, or going to the dentist. Adults can be fearful of those things, but they are also afraid of public speaking, failing exams, or being fired....
The concept of social class does not have a clear definition due to a large amount of factors that may change it. However, sociologists like Weber have implied that it is generally determined by similarity in income, influence and rank. Dennis Gilbert and Joseph Kahl have expanded on this concept...
Naturally, my surroundings, including social interaction, tend to influence my identity and me as a person in general. For instance, my neighborhood and the people I befriended there impact my judgment, character traits, and opinions on a daily basis. In addition, my cultural background and its aspects like traditions, mentality,...
Objectives Latinos are one of the group among Americas rich culture who have ties with Latin America. These people have a rich culture when it comes to how they conduct their day-to-day life. In regard to childbirth and perinatal care, they have a unique way of ensuring pregnant women and...
The three primary dimensions of diversity are age, race, and gender. These primary dimensions are also known as inside measurements. They integrate parts of range over which, generally, people have no control. Therefore, they are the focus of this course, and many different practices developed for a range of work...
I have chosen this topic because the number of people who want to live in a free relationship without committing themselves is growing day by day. However, the opinions of psychologists and people who dream of starting a family in this regard are radically different. Some women find positive cohabitation...
The ability to efficiently formulate and set goals is an important life skill that can influence how a person lives a life. According to the DAPPS rule, the great goal must be dated and achievable to determine whether the aim is met; and personal to make sure that the person...
Introduction Tears are part of our life and crying is important as laughing. All people can be covered with emotions and become sad. When something goes wrong, people usually express their feelings by crying, which is healthy for mental health. Some people need help when they cry, and some people...
This book tells that fear and freedom are two opposite ends of the same path. At the same time, it is fear that is the beginning for an individual who lives in doubt, and fear and attempts to control everything around them. According to Farnell, throughout life, such people should...
Leadership has various concepts and theories that combine critical skills into standard systems. However, experience teaches leadership qualities best of all. I started as a shepherd at the United Methodist Church in Springfield, Virginia, with my pastor’s approval. My responsibilities included Bible study and counseling for a congregation of young...
In today’s conditions, our relationship with laptops has become not just entertaining but necessary. Remote work was gaining popularity, and today, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, almost all areas of our lives have moved online. Education, lectures, lessons, exams, work, interviews, and other activities now take place using a laptop....
Modern society is full of destructive stereotypes and mindsets about body and appearance. Developed throughout the generations, traditional images of how people must look to be accepted by society are now well-established. Even though discrimination rules the world since ancient times, people started fighting it just recently. Movements that aim...
Studying the main principles of symbolic loss is especially significant for understanding human grief. Many authors have stated the importance of acknowledging symbolic losses and the consequences that are caused by such occurrences (Harris, 2017). Even though symbolic loss is exceptionally different from the actual one, it is still essential...
The social competence of children is usually associated with authoritative parenting of all parenting styles, in which parents balance the demands of the child and responsiveness. Therefore, children raised with parents under authoritative parenting have advantages in early peer relationship competencies, rarely use illicit substances during puberty, and have higher...
Friendships is a common phenomenon in relationships among human beings, but its content and dynamics can vary depending on the characteristics and categories of individuals involved in them. Intimacy can be considered as a critical element of friendships, which can have a great deal of influence on the overall strength...
The problem of varying divorce statistics in different states of the USA requires consideration due to the uncertainty of the exact reasons for such data. A large number of states in the South have extremely high divorce rates, which can be attributed to demographic and social problems. However, one needs...
Introduction Raising a child with good morals and ethics in a world full of chaos, uncertainty, and inhumanity is a challenging task for parents. It is even more challenging for parents who lack the appropriate tools for parenting. A child’s behavior development is influenced by many factors, including social and...
Introduction Creating conditions for the productive work of colleagues and subordinates is a responsible task for any leader involved in team activities. In my practice, I have faced examples of both good and mediocre leadership, and this experience is useful for me to compare individual approaches and draw conclusions about...
Introduction Gender-sensitive parenting is on the current agenda as gender roles and stereotypes are being redefined. If previously gender filling the roles of a boy and a girl was not a question and was an option by default, today, the gender distinctions are unfocused. Parents should pay special attention to...
Leadership Position Recently I had the opportunity to hold a leadership position in a group project that I was assigned in one of the classes at the university. The group project required the construction of a concept map in a group of five students. Although I was not appointed or...
The general good and happiness can be defined as states and conditions in which people are satisfied with the course of life actions. At the same time, it is obligatory to emphasize that in order to achieve total happiness, it is necessary to highlight individual contribution. Any person can start...
The current American political landscape is experiencing unprecedented levels of polarization. The effects of polarization have influenced the process of family socialization, which is the development of its cultural and personal identity (Iyengar et al. 1326). On an individual level, certain factors influence a person’s political participation. Such factors can...
Trauma and Emotions Finding the connection between emotional health and physical well-being is a promising field of research because the topic touches on different medical disciplines and approaches. From a clinical perspective, Garland (2018) describes trauma as a wound caused by tissue damage and accompanied by rupture of the skin...
Introduction In a world where competition is constantly growing, it is necessary to learn and apply new knowledge in work. Carol Dweck, a professor of psychology at Stanford University, found that people demonstrate two attitudes to their learning opportunities (21). These attitudes are fixed and growth mindsets. As a high...
Intensive movement forward to a high-quality rhythm of life is manifested in all spheres of American life. For example, high-speed movement in private cars on the streets and even within cities, the rapid development of the transport system, and the dynamic development of science and technology. Life in the USA...
This paper will interview mothers from different cultural and social backgrounds about their birth-giving experience. Miranda, a 30-years old woman from Colorado, has given birth to her first child this April. She and her husband live in an affluent region of their town, receiving an average yearly income of $100...
Family is one of the most basic kinds of human activity, an essential condition for the functioning of society, and an important element of its self-organization. The institution of the family has a significant influence on society’s economic progress and political culture. The current socio-economic situation in the world and...
Many psychologists claim that people who shop forget about their problems for a while. Their mood lifts, they become livelier, and they look at the world differently. However, the question of whether this process is a cure or a problem remains to this day. Some doctors consider addiction to shopping...
Introduction Without any doubt, a whole range of emotions lives in any person. It can be joy, anger, happiness, resentment, delight, hatred, and many others. Depending on the personality, nature, essence, qualities, intelligence, genetic factors, or life situation, each emotion makes itself felt, and each individual manifests it in their...
There are different strategies that parents can employ to facilitate their children’s language development. The first technique is by being an active conversational partner for the child (Santrock, 2019). Parents should give their children adequate attention, especially when they start to develop capability of intelligible speech. The second technique is...
Introduction In the last decade, the concept of family has changed significantly in part due to the legalization of same-sex marriage in the USA. The contemporary understanding of a family unit and its purpose in broader society has undergone meaningful transformations shifting from the focus on the goal of procreation...
Diversity and Inclusion Reflection My reaction to the word “diversity” is grounded on events happening in the world – I immediately think that diversity is necessary, but still, there are problems with achieving it. I am sure that it is a significant and influential issue and assume that now one...
Abstract Individuals face various problems and challenges in their daily lives, making them feel vulnerable and nervous. However, people must comprehend the meaning and value of bravery to overcome feelings of vulnerability and apprehension and perform their responsibilities and roles satisfactorily. Furthermore, this attribute will aid in achieving desired goals...
Introduction Today valuing money plays an important role in managing resources properly and forming a personal financial plan. The earlier a person learns how to value money, the better because the main characteristics regarding behavior are based on childhood. I think that the best way to teach children to value...
There are several biases about parental caregiving the society might have. Many people believe that when they become adults, and their parents reach a certain age, it inevitably leads to shifting the roles of their parents. Society has a deep-rooted bias connected with the fear of death, and aging is...
The world today changes and develops so fast that we can barely keep up. Although many people do not think about it or even notice it, they are constantly bombarded with tons of all kinds of information their brains have to process. It often takes time and self-analysis to realize...
Should prospective adoptive parents be able to request and receive genetic information regarding the infant they are considering prior to adoption? The primary aim of the adoption process is to ensure that the children move into a safe and loving environment. The parents are expected to cater to the adopted...
Introduction Who are the parents to their child? Teachers, mentors, friends. A child is a big responsibility, so parents are responsible for putting resources into them and helping them develop. Parents need to handle difficult situations so that their children can grow up psychologically healthy. This quick guide will help...
From the loftiest attribute or significant promise, the strongest interpersonal attachment, to the simplest pleasure, love spans a variety of healthy and supportive emotional and mental experiences. The love of a parent differentiates from the love of a husband, which distinguishes it from the love for items, as an illustration...
There is a tremendous difference between cheap and expensive knives when it comes to their characteristics. They define the applicability of one or another option to various tasks, while both types have their pros and cons. Therefore, to distinguish the knives by the price, it is vital to assess their...
Introduction Family is the central concept in social sciences, the first agent of socialization in a child’s life, and the most precious thing in life for most people regardless of their age, gender, race, or nationality. There are numerous types of families: nuclear, extended, blended, and joint, to name but...
Children exhibit different behavioral characteristics depending on their upbringing. Diana Baumrind developed four parenting styles explaining children behaviour in specific situations. The authoritative style is associated with clear rules, support, independence, and high expectations. Children raised by authoritative parents are most likely to develop good social skills and self-esteem. The...
Lifespan development is one of the major issues in society. During their lives, people enter various stages of their evolution characterized by changes in their roles, statuses, physical abilities, and cooperation with other individuals (Sigelman & Rider, 2015). The importance of these issues preconditions the emergence of various norms, expectations,...
There are several theories on how people experience emotions that have been put forward throughout the years, all attributing emotions to separate causes. The Schachter-Singer Theory is a cognitive theory of emotions, according to which a person first experiences a physiological response to a stimulus and is then left to...
The heart is an essential organ of our body, in the state of which the health and life expectancy of a person directly depends. Measures such as staying active, eating a healthy diet, walking outside, getting enough sleep, and avoiding bad habits are great ways to help prevent heart disease....
Scenario Your child comes home from school with an assignment sheet for a school project. They are very excited about the project and begin work immediately, doing research on the Internet and gathering materials. You read over the assignment sheet and notice that your child is not including all of...
I accomplished a lot of creative work as part of my English Learning paraprofessional job using my digital literacy and creative thinking skills which benefitted my students by provision of more interesting learning material. To ensure that the students were truly interested in learning, I wrote and edited high-quality content...
Racial Identification Reflection Racial identity is the unique complexion of the skin that human beings can be associated with, including the ethnic backgrounds and social settings based on the culture, such as language and style. Child development also has some aspects of racial identity because, at six months, children can...
In recent years, analytical philosophers have shown increased interest in friendship and its influence on epistemology. They mainly seek to examine friendship concerns and disputes about bias that lack clear objectives regarding morality concerns. Several fundamental ethical theories emphasize impartiality and fair treatment as essential moral and ethical goals by...
Olivia’s Broken Relationship Interview In order to understand romantic relationships, I interviewed a 24-year-old lady Olivia, who had a broken relationship. When I asked Olivia to describe her past relationship, she told me that she had been in the relationship for three years with a man, Jim, whom she described...
The early communications theory is a source of several concepts fundamental to family therapy. It is focused on improving relationships within a family by studying verbal and non-verbal exchanges between family members (Nichols & Davis, 2020). The first concept is the attention to actions that lead to conflicts (Nichols &...
Overview The research by Lavner et al. (2016) observed positivity, negativity, and effectiveness of 431 newlywed couples to determine the relationship between communication and the level of satisfaction. The researchers analyzed the behavior and attitude of the couples four times every nine months. The results demonstrate that cross-sectionally, relatively satisfied...
Introduction Marriage issues and family conflicts are inseparable aspects of relationships, which is why they should be seen as developmental opportunities. The described approach also applies to the scenarios that involve confrontations due to the trauma experienced by a spouse, particularly, the one that manifests in the development of a...
The introduction in the essay “Differences in parenting styles in the East (China) and the West (America)” is short and straightforward. The thesis is clearly stated, the author managed to indicate the main point of the story. The language used by the author is simple and easy to understand for...
Stress management strategies are a focal point for people working in the health industry. They are among the most exposed to high levels of stress, which often severely affects their daily lives (Caponnetto et al., 2019). Therefore, these strategies may improve the practitioner’s level of stress but also work efficiency...
Introduction The concept of early marriage is very vague, for example, the official language of jurisprudence considers a marriage concluded by young people before reaching a certain age established by law to be early. However, people are sure that the family created at the age of 18-20 is the earliest....
An essential basis of family relations is trust in a partner, and infidelity usually destroys it and makes the partner doubt the strength of the marriage. In her TED speech, Esther Perel discusses the causes of pushing people, even in happy pairs, to the adulterer (TED, 2015). Her speech includes...
The real purpose of meditation is to increase awareness and consciousness. It causes a subsequent change in our perception of the external world. To date, there have been many studies that have confirmed the enormous benefits of meditation for mental and physical health. These practices can provide an invaluable sense...
Prejudgment Human perception is largely based on experience, but the latter is not always first-hand. Sometimes, it is the stories we hear or the lack of experience that lies in our subconscious and determines the way we perceive certain people, events, or objects. While this is not inherently a negative...
Introduction Technology plays a mostly unnoticed role in shaping our daily lives’ thoughts, words, and actions. The underlying workings are concealed from the user in many systems since the excellent design is typically seamless. The algorithms that lie in the shadows of many computer systems have a significant impact (Sharabi,...
There are a number of factors throughout my life that have shaped my understanding of the world and the self. In particular, I think that gender has been an interesting topic to think about and a theme that has given me considerable trouble throughout my life. Gender is a complicated...
In his research on love and relationships in couples John Gottman and his team utilized diverse types of data. Additionally, the information was collected in different ways by implementing validated questionnaires, face-to-face interviews, physiological measurements, etc. Therefore, such types of data as the couples’ story of how they met, heart...
My name is John Ogunmileto, I am a 19-year-old student currently living in the U.S. I have spent my whole life in Lagos, Nigeria, and both of my parents were born in Nigeria. My mom is from Ekiti and my dad is from Osun. Both of them created a big...
Introduction Feelings of joy and happiness have always been highly desirable due to their beneficial influence on one’s body and mind. To achieve the state of happiness, psychiatric research promotes the importance of mindfulness incorporation. Research by Rodrigues et al. (2017) suggests that mindfulness-stress reduction and mindfulness-based cognitive therapy serve...
Introduction The problem of promoting health through a number of widely known techniques, such as dietary choices or physical activity, is a dubious initiative from the perspective of its efficiency. One can easily suggest that these measures are sufficient for eliminating the risks of developing specific conditions; meanwhile, researchers claim...
Family is the initial institution that shapes children’s beliefs and values. Although people may change their worldview later in life when communicating with peers and colleagues, the foundational knowledge often remains the same because many preferences unconsciously develop by the age of four (Odenweller & Harris, 2018). For instance, the...
Prototype in life design infers getting a short preview of the possible future by gathering information on the topic from experts and experiencing a portion of that future to understand reality and perspectives better. It includes conceptualizing and arranging, then, at that point, encountering the expected future to check whether...
Having a pet is morally, emotionally, socially and physically good for individuals. Every person should get a pet if they are able. The variety of pets and animals to choose from allows for certain variety in terms of both care and requirements, letting people with no experience also experience having...
Practical implementation turned out to be surprisingly different from what we learn in theory. Medicine and healthcare never attracted me more than having general knowledge of the human body. Still, at school, when we were taught to behave in urgent situations, I remember imagining how I can once save a...
Life is a unique adventure that carries us through various experiences, some of which we remember until the end of our days. Sometimes, it seems like people’s existence has been partly thought through, and some of the circumstances we simply cannot impact. Situations we get involved in and humans we...
Introduction Teenagers are particularly susceptible to certain emotional and social challenges due to their vulnerability in terms of mental health, physical changes, environment, and other factors. Moreover, this is a period of transition from dependency to independence, which may also manifest itself in various behavioral changes. While often wanting to...
It is known that relationships within the family are the most significant ones for any individual. In the video entitled “Dedicated to My Family” (2007), the young girl Nicole explains what the concept of “perfect family” means to her, revealing the details of her personal background throughout the story. I...
For humans as social beings, a sense of love is inherent. Love is a complex feeling, which causes such emotions as warm feelings, affection, and passion. Usually, one determines three fundamental mechanisms of love: libido, attachment, and partner preference. Main biological components are the next neurochemicals: dopamine, oxytocin, estrogen, vasopressin,...
Introduction Parental incarceration is a matter of significant concern in modern society since it has many negative consequences for imprisoned parents, all members of their families, and their children, specifically. The most dangerous impact of parental incarceration is associated with the fact that the child (or children) of an imprisoned...
Early this year, I recall a colleague arguing that an increasing number of people are reluctant to get vaccinated against coronavirus because the seriousness of the illness had been exaggerated. Thus, the perceived consequence of the vaccination was likely much higher than the risk of infection. It was difficult to...
The family type I selected for the course project paper is the same-sex family. With an increase in queer representation and visibility in modern society, discussion of the characteristics and specialties of same-sex families now is vital for family studies. There is a significant lack of literature on the topic...
Introduction Almost every Christian would agree that building relationships that could be called successful is a critical part of happiness. There are no universal definitions of good and bad relationships, so gaining this information from different sources is an exciting experience. This essay seeks to summarize the author’s findings from...
Most of us do not know how to be around grieving people. I was deeply grieved after losing my mother to cancer until I was invited for a camping weekend at Camp Erin, where I am currently a volunteer. You or someone you know might be the next person in...
The objective of the interview is to comprehend young adults’ perspectives and experiences on physical activities and social influences over a specific time. The understanding is relevant when it comes to coming up with interventions needed in lifestyle promotions. Parents, guardians, and fellow age mates from different cultures play a...
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ) families have historically faced serious challenges in adopting children in the United States. February 2020 marked 51 years since Bill Jones has successfully adopted his son, Aaron (Bewkes et al.). In 1968, Jones broke one of the most persistent barriers to gay rights...
Life is beautiful in any of its manifestations: the cry of a newborn baby is beautiful; the falls of an infant who learns to walk are beautiful. The many failures we all experience in our path to success are also beautiful because they are an indispensable part of life, and...
Communication frequently involves controversial dilemmas and conflicts, which require solvation. In such cases, decision-making may be the most significant and the most complicated action. It may be particularly difficult if these conflicts or disagreements involve close people and family members. A wide variety of specific approaches to communication may be...
Researchers have identified four parenting styles that influence children’s’ growth and development. According to Myers and DeWall (2019), parentings styles include authoritative, permissive, negligent, and authoritarian (p. 592). First, the authoritarian parenting style is characterized by its strict and directive rules and regulations asserted by the parents onto children. The...
Emotions are an integral and significant phenomenon of everyday and professional life. That is why people should be able to understand and control their emotions, and Emotional Intelligence (EI) helps individuals cope with this task. EI is an essential ability for every person irrespective of their profession or gender because...
In 2018, my family decided to adopt a pet for our home. We did not know where to get the pet; thus, the best place that we could get the idea was through online platforms. We started scrutinizing different internet-based sites that had pets that needed adoption, and we encountered...
Summary The article titled “Letting Go of Resentment and Anger” explores the concept of forgiveness from the perspective of its relationship with anger and resentment. The author gives two meanings of the word forgiveness: to let go of anger and resentment and to give up the pursuance of punishment for...
Introduction to the Family This paper presents a family which lives in Alta, Salt Lake County in Utah State, US. The family is comprised of a couple with four children making it a neutral family composed of six individuals. The cultural context for the family is highly influenced by religious...
Losing my job is one of life’s most frustrating moments if I am laid off or see contract work dry up. Apart from the apparent financial hardship, losing employment may significantly impact my outlook, friendships, and general emotional and mental well-being. However, I have always believed that my work is...
Relationships with family members play one of the essential roles in the life of any person. Children take an example from their parents and try to be like them. In addition, parents ensure the safety of the child, which no one else can provide. When relationships change in the family...
Throughout life, people experience many events which change their lives positively or negatively. Major life events such as marriage, childbirth, job changes, and others have a significant impact on the quality of a person’s life and activities. It is true that “most people experience a major and potentially traumatic event...
I had experienced a public display of affection (PDA) before and also witnessed this phenomenon. PDA can be understood as the act of showing intimacy in public. Although the ways of showing affection are universally understood (kissing, touching, cuddling), the rules that apply to PDA differ depending on the groups...
In social sciences and psychology, the term emotional attachment may refer to the process of understanding the expressive closeness and affection that binds people together. It enables caregivers to prepare children early enough for independence and parenthood. Children are naturally dependent on their parents and close relatives for personal and...
Differentiation and the ability to distribute are essential initially for both the parent and the child. The basic formation of cognitive ideas is accompanied by the phenomena of animism, when a child perceives inanimate objects as living with which one can interact. Of the similar systemic errors of children’s perception,...
Emotional intelligence is a specific capacity that has a significant influence on both professional and personal relationships. Miao et al. (2016) describes it as “the set of abilities (verbal and non-verbal) that enable a person to generate, recognize, express, understand, and evaluate their own, and others’, emotions to guide thinking...
Social institutions are vital organizations for providing essential services to public members. Practices and processes in many statutory agencies ensure collective shared growth. A family is fundamental to community development, as evidenced in many societies. This social unit enables authorities to evaluate public service’s nature appropriate for specific members (Forster...
Attitudes Toward Sex Positivity Several months ago, I attended a play party at the invitation of a friend of mine. The meeting aimed to popularize the idea of sex positivity and overcome complexes through entertaining conversations and quizzes. At this party, all those present were gifted with the same T-shirts...
A good parent is a combination of many different qualities. The most important lesson any mother or father can teach is to give the child a great example of how to deal with difficulties, how to interact with the rest of society, and how to be a decent human being....
In general, a five-year plan may be regarded as one of the best strategies to create a framework for actions in order to achieve some life objectives. Individuals are usually motivated by goals, therefore, having them is a crucial aspect of living a purposeful life. The person’s aims act as...
Case Scenario The current case study involves a child with emotional issues who is six years old from a middle-class socioeconomic status background. There are no other siblings at home. Parents are married and are actively involved with the child. The father is an active-duty parent in the military, and...
The socio-cultural changes taking place around the world in 2040 are associated with an increase in individual freedom and the expansion of the choice of professions. In addition, the importance of education will increase; all of the above will lead to an increase in the social differentiation of the entire...
Introduction The ongoing pandemic has affected the ordinary lives of many individuals irrespective of economic or socio-cultural backgrounds. People across North America and countries within the European Union have experienced adverse impacts of Covid-19. Unfortunately, I have been a victim of the pandemic, which has affected many aspects (Firang, 2020)....
An emotional intelligence test is an effective tool applied to determine the ability to understand and recognize feelings, excitements, and interests. It helps explain how one can become close to others, gain motivation, as well as manage emotions (Fischer et al., 2018). It consists of questions where one is expected...
These days, when psychological insights present an integral part of our reality and define our worldview, everybody knows the importance of happy childhood. Each psychologist starts the therapy from an analysis of traumas, which were received when we were children. Some people share how poverty, lack of attention and care,...
Coffee is one of the most extensively consumed drinks worldwide due to its stimulating effects on the central nervous system, cardiovascular system, popular taste, and aroma. As a result, a significant amount of people consumes caffeine-containing beverages, and some of them have an addiction to them. According to Nieber (2017),...
The best environment for teaching dog commands Many think that it is hardly possible to teach all the necessary dog commands by yourself; however, we can prove that home dog training is as effective way as any other is. Everyone wants their dog to know at least basic commands, but...
Literature Review Recently, there have been shifting patterns of marriage and family formation. Along with an increased number of divorces, there has been a rise in the number of people choosing cohabitation over marriage (Graf, 2019; Vorster, 2008). According to Graf (2019), 59% of US adults aged 18-44 have ever...
Remarriages and step-parenting can be rewarding. However, the transition can be difficult for both the children and the new step-parents. One the one hand, the children have to accommodate the new caregivers and siblings. On the other hand, caregivers deal with their ex-spouses, child support, and managing the children. This...
The question of the rightful way of raising children has always been of major importance, as one might say, the next generation holds the destiny of humankind in their hands. However, society’s perception of stay-at-home-mothering (SAHM) can fluctuate, inspiring a lot of confusion among the mothers themselves. Typically, they are...
In their RCT, “Contraceptive Adoption, Fertility, and the Family in Zambia,” Field, Ashraf and Lee (2007-2009) address the impact of men’s decision-making on the limited use of contraceptives by women among the rural population in Zambia. In general, uncontrolled, unwanted, and ill-time childbirth puts a substantial burden on women’s physical...
Same-sex marriage has been a long-standing heated debate in the United States for the past few decades, and people who have conservative views continue to protest against this legislation. As Judge Amy Coney Barrett has replaced Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg in the Supreme Court, the majority of judges now have...
Friendship is an incredibly multifaceted interaction between two people, the nature of which cannot be described in one or two phrases. Like most human relationships, it is an extremely complex concept, and its understanding differs from person to person. For each person, friendship is a slightly different set of ideas....
One of the most controversial subjects concerning population health is the unclear effects of coffee. It is believed to cause cancer, whereas some researchers claim that it has particular benefits for eliminating the risk of diabetes or burning fat. Meanwhile, the probability of complications is frequently rebutted by specialists who...
Approaches to parenting and child care can vary significantly based on the parents’ individual characteristics and their preferred style. Each of the strategies exhibits unique features and characteristics that envelop parents’ personality traits and identify the behavioral patterns chosen. However, the most outstanding achievement of parenting style theories lies in...
Abstract There is an adjustment that occurs in adolescents as they experience parental separation and divorce. The adjustment is observed psychologically and in most cases affects their social-emotional skills. Changes could have a long-term or short-term effect, but generally, they are seen to take place. Consideration is done according to...
It is mostly assumed that the most basic tool for communication is language. As such it is widely believed that meaning can only be communicated through language. However, experiences in multicultural communities prove that the meaning of concepts cannot be fully relayed through language alone. People make concrete meaning about...
Parents influence their children using different specific practices, trying to guide, control, and socialize young generations. The parents’ attitudes to their kids create a certain emotional atmosphere, which is known as a “parenting style.” It is generally thought that the way of treatment has a crucial effect on the children’s...
Program Background The New Moves is a program designed to help adolescent girls to adopt healthy lifestyles. The program is designed to promote a healthy lifestyle through the development of helpful habits in the target populations. The majority of the focus students are from low-income families since these individuals tend...
A UGV is not typically deemed as an item that one would have in their household as a means of transportation. However, due to the specifics of my professional life and the environment in which I live I need a UGV to reduce the time consumed by transportation and focus...
Introduction Most of the dogs in the United States are originally from abroad. For instance, the Akita hails from Japan, the Pug from China, and the French Bulldog also known as the Borzoi from Russia. This leads to the question of whether there is an originally true American dog. The...
