Family Function Scenarios

Dad kisses mom when he leaves for work in the morning and also when he gets home from work in the evening.

• protection

• love and support

• socialization

• educatio

Gerald works for $15.00/hr. to support his family.

• education

• econmics

• recreation

• protection

Peter showed his little brother how to use his silverware instead of his fingers when trying to eat his food.

• education

• socialization

• protection

• procreation

Sandy called the police when she realized there was a prowler outside.

• protection

• love & support

• socialization

• education

Dave and Debbie’s first child was a boy and they named him Alex.

• protection

• spiritual

• procreation

• socialization

Grandma Walton says a prayer before supper.

• protection

• economics

• spiritual

• providing basic needs

Grandma Jones sees that her grandson Billy has a warm coat and boots for the cold winter season.

• A. providing basic needs

• B. protection

• C. education

• Both A and B

• Both B and C

The Leary family decided to go to Walt Disney World for their vacation.

• protection

• love and support

• recreation

• education

Dad checks his children’s planner daily to make sure all homework and assignments are completed.

• Economics

• Education

• Love and Support

• Adaptation

Since Jo’s dad is an EMT and is often called away, the family has learned to be flexible with their schedule as their plans can change quickly.

• procreation

• adaptation

• socialization

• providing basic needs