For this assignment, you will create a family genogram to answer the questions b

For this assignment, you will create a family genogram to answer the questions below. There are several examples of genograms online, as well as free templates you can use. Your submission should address all of the questions and be written in paragraph form. The ordering of your paper is up to you, as long as all of the questions are addressed. Your response should incorporate specific concepts and terms from your textbook , as well as use APA in-text citations.
For instance, when discussing parent socialization, you should respond in this manner: “There are a number of ways parents try to socialize their children. Our textbook introduces the concept of racial socialization, which is___(). Growing up in an African American family, I recall many incidences where my parents attempted to educate me about race. For example…..”.
Use the attached Chapters (9 & 10) and the attached Genogram to answer the questions, make sure to use concepts from Chapters 9 & 10.
Questions
The word “family” can be interpreted in many ways and is nearly impossible to define. Some people limit the family to include only blood relatives, while others may have a broader definition that includes relatives and close friends.
1. How do you define family? What is your family’s make-up?
2. What family structures did you identify in your own family (single-parent, same-sex, adopted, divorced, etc. )
Families also provide several functions, one of which is to “socialize members to their underlying values and beliefs about significant life issues, such as gender, health, and religion” (Galvin, Bylund, & Brommel, 2004, p. 3).
3. What parenting socialization practices were employed in your family?
4. What parenting styles were prevalent in your family?
5. What parenting strategies and techniques were utilized in your family?
There are a number of benefits to drafting a family genogram. One of the biggest benefits is the ability to identify patterns and/or traits and behaviors passed on from generation to generation.
6. Are there differences/similarities on both sides (maternal and paternal) of your
genogram?
7. What patterns or unusual patterns did you find (coping strategies, stress patterns. divorce, addiction, abuse, etc.)?
8. What trends related to your family members’ education, economic status, and occupations
did you find?
9. What did you learn about your family and yourself from doing this exercise? (relationships, health trends, mental health trends)
10. How will this information impact your educational achievement and future career
choices?