Families Today

Chapter 12: Balance Work and Family Life

Check Your Answers: Section Review Answer Keys

Section 12.1 Work and Families

Review Key Concepts
  1. They differ in the frequency they are done, in the time it takes to do them, and in the difficulty of the jobs.
  2. Answers will vary but could include: home pressures, family problems, lack of family training, and others.

Practice Academic Skills

English Language Arts
  1. A work ethic is a set of values based on the moral virtues of hard work and diligence. Examples will vary but should be specific, such as: take only the allotted time on breaks, come in early or stay late if necessary, don't use the phone or computer for personal use, and so forth.
  2. Answers will vary. Students should provide logical reasons for their choices.

Section 12.2 Managing Busy Lives

Review Key Concepts
  1. Workers have control over when they work, so it is easier to meet family responsibilities. They tend to be more productive and miss less work with flexible schedules.
  2. Family calendar, family meetings, family bulletin board.
  3. Extended family, neighbors, friends, community services.

Practice Academic Skills

English Language Arts
  1. Answers will vary depending on schedule chosen. Students should identify benefits and drawbacks for both workers and employers. They should support their answer to the question about working those hours with logical reasons.
  2. Answers will vary but could include issues of safety and security; routines to be followed; personality of caregiver; policies about payment, illness, hours, etc.
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