Marriage and Family Mini-Project

USE THE TEEN PARENTS TOPICS Marriage and Family Mini-Project

We are living in chaotic times, and family has not been exempted from the stress of these times. Very few people live in perfect families. While you might be tempted to discuss only your personal experiences, do not do that! The purpose of this assignment is to give you the opportunity to select, research, and present a 6-10 slide presentation on an issue related to marriage and family.

Note: Although you cannot base your presentation on your personal experience, your personal experience or the experience of a family member or friend can be a springboard for your project.

Your research should answer the following questions:

1. Why is the topic you have chosen an issue for families? Be specific!
2. How many families are affected by this issue?
3. Explain two theories used to explain this issue.
4. What has been done to resolve the issue?
5. What possible solutions do you suggest for helping to resolve this issue in families.

Suggested Topics:

• Divorce and its Consequences
• Toxic and Self-centered Parents
• Substance Abuse in Families
• Dealing with the Loss of a Family Member
• Accepting or Being a LGBTQ+ in a Family
• Single Parenting
• Stepfamilies / Stepparents
• Teen parents
• Same-sex Parenting
• Parenting styles
• Parenting stress
• Aging and the Elderly
• Multigenerational families
• Family Members with Disabilities

Format:

1. Six to ten slides
2. One introduction slide with your topic and your name.
3. Document sources on each slide or on one slide at the end.
4. Use correct grammar
5. Keep slides clear and concise.

Remember to respond to two classmates.