| A | B |
|---|
| I-message | a statement that contains a specific behavior or event; the effect of the behavior or event on a person; and the feelings that result |
| you-message | a statement that blames or shames someone |
| healthful relationship | a relationship that improves health and well-being |
| harmful relationship | a relationship that harms health and well-being |
| relationship | a connection a person has with other people |
| conflict | a disagreement |
| discriminate | to treat some peopel or groups of people differently than others |
| respect | having a high regard for others |
| conflict resolution skills | steps that can be taken to settle a disagreement in a responsible way |
| mediation | a process in which a trusted adult helps to settle a conflict |
| family | a group of people who are related to one another |
| responsible | dependable |
| family guideline | a rule a family makes to help members live in a responsible way |
| couple family | consists of two adults who do not have children |
| traditional family | consists of a husband and wife and their children |
| foster family | includes an adult(s) who cares for a child who does not or children who do not live with the birth parents |
| single-parent family | consists of one parent and a child or children |
| joint-custody family | consists of two parents living apart, sharing custody of their children |
| single-custody family | consists of two parents living apart, and a child or children living with only one parent |
| blended family | consists of two adults, one or both of whom has children from a previous relationship |
| extended family | consists of family members from three or more generations. Other relatives might live with them. |
| separation | a situation in which a couple remains married, but lives apart |
| divorce | a legal end to a marriage |
| domestic shelter | a place where family members can stay safe |
| drug dependence | repeated drug use that harms the body, mind, and relationships |
| abuse | the harmful treatment of another person |
| physical abuse | excessive use of force |
| emotional abuse | putting down someone |
| neglect | failure to provide proper care and guidance |
| sexual abuse | sexual contact that is forced on a person |
| violence | use of force to harm someone or destroy property |
| domestic violence | violence within the family |
