Answer Key:
1. Encouraging each other; understanding another's point of view
2. Sharing chores; working with others
3. Playing games together; viewing things realistically; having a good sense of humor
4. Listening; being a good listener
5. Handling time problems; negotiating or compromising
Worksheet 143: Learning About My Family
The student is to read the examples and come up with other ways that a family can learn more about its history. The student should think about using such social skills as being a good listener, maintaining friendships, and viewing things realistically, and other social skills that will help connect with a family.
Answer Key (examples):
Having a grandparent narrate an old photo album; starting a family Web site; visiting hometowns of your parents; inviting a cousin to come over for a weekend; taking a family vacation; sending out a yearly Christmas newsletter; organizing a graduation party; visiting a relative at college
Worksheet 144: Becoming Independent
The student is to discuss how each person in the situations on the worksheet can become more independent of his or her family. How can the indicated social skills be helpful in his or her becoming independent?
Answer Key:
1. Reece needs to get a job; he could negotiate with his father to help earn some money.
2. Julia wants to do volunteer work; she could discuss her vocational interests with her
family.
3. Rob needs to plan his own schedule and realize that he needs to make the decisions and know what is expected of him.
4. Carrie needs to know how to do the chores; she should take the initiative to listen and understand the task. 5. Franco wants to have more freedom; he can discuss his values and desire for a good reputation with his parents.
Chapter 4 Using Social Skills at Home