Chapter 5

I have chosen chapter 5: Family Problems.  I was very interested in the information in this chapter because of the area I work in.  The family dynamics are very interesting.  There are lots of divorces, blended families, cousin’s who are also step-siblings, grandparents and aunts and uncles raising kids…. and the list goes on.  It truly does affect my students when it comes to their social interactions with adults and other children, their academics and their self esteem. 

http://psychcentral.com/news/2010/07/16/family-problems-harm-young-children/15684.html This article, Family Problems Harm Young Children written by Rick Nauert PhD Senior News Editor
on July 16, 2010, focuses on the effect of disfunction during a child’s early years.  It reports the findings of a study done with 6 year-olds in three types of family dynamics. 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZM8Q-rmgVwA This is a video called Family Issues.  I believe it was created by a teenager or a young adult.  It points out the most common causes of family problems and gives hints to children about how to cope.  It also encourages other children to remain hopeful and do their best in spite of their situation.

http://www.famres.org/ This website is an organization based in Iowa, but it provides some helpful information to anyone in need.  There is information on social programs, news events, and advocacy support.  There are also ideas and tips for managing difficult family situations.

http://www.youthranch.org/FamilyCounseling.aspx The Idaho Family Youth Ranch is an organization which offers counseling programs for families and youth.  They also help during the reunification process of families and children who have been placed out of the home for some time.

Everclear – Father Of Mine

Father of mine
Tell me where have you been?
You know I just closed by eyes
My whole world disappeared
Father of mine
Take me back to the day
Yeah, when I was still your golden boy
Back before you went away

I remember blue skies walking the block
I loved it when you held me high
I loved to hear you talk
You would take me to the movie
You would take me to the beach
You would take me to a place inside
That's so hard to reach

Oh!
Father of mine
Tell me where did you go?
Yeah, you had the world inside your hand
But you did not seem to know
Father of mine
Tell me what do you see?
When you look back at your wasted life
And you don't see me

I was ten years old
Doin' all that I could
It wasn't easy for me to be a scared white boy
In a black neighborhood
Sometimes you would send me a birthday card
With a five dollar bill
I never understood you then
And I guess I never will

(Then he walked away)
Daddy gave me a name
My daddy gave me a name
(Then he walked away)
Daddy gave me a name
(Then he walked away)
My daddy gave me a name
Oh yeah