Assignment
Directions: Review your life and the challenges discussed in the assigned readings; think of the most challenging transition listed in the readings that you faced as you moved into adulthood. After recalling this challenge please respond to the following prompts.
• In your post, DO NOT discuss your own family.
• The total post is a minimum of 3 complete paragraphs with citations from the textbook, internet resources and references at the bottom of your post. Roughly 250-300 words total
Part one: In one complete paragraph of at least 7 sentences, minimum, describe the challenge you have chosen, using information directly from the text.
• Discuss how the readings informed you more fully about the transition you chose and the challenges that families have as they navigate that challenge. You must use information directly from the textbook and provide page numbers, chapters, and passage.
• Include why the person's relationship with parents/caregivers is an integral component of this transition.
Part two: In one complete paragraph of at least 7 sentences, minimum, discuss any family dynamics that might contribute additional stress to the situation, including parental/family challenges such as a divorce, unemployment, illness, incarceration, death, expectations related to race, ethnicity, gender, social class.
• Provide and discuss information from the readings that identifies one specific family dynamic you would address with families who are facing this transition. Be sure to provide page numbers, passages, chapters, quotation marks.
Part three: In one complete paragraph of at least 7 sentences, minimum and after conducting Internet research, provide two total community resources, one formal and one informal, that you would recommend families access during a similar life cycle transition.
• Describe the links you have offered. What services do they offer?
• Explain why you have chosen these resources, what makes them beneficial?
• Include the internet links to these community resources.
• Include your references at the bottom of your post
Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
1. The answer should be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. The response also include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also Include a reference page. The Citations and references should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.