Rs110A

Marriage and the Family

Essays for Final Exam

Fall 2004

Please choose three of the following:

1. In our society does calling the parents the primary educators of their children have any real meaning? If so, what is this meaning? What are the factors that detract from this meaning?

2. From your readings and notes, explain fully the virtues that are necessary for an intimate and happy marriage. Are there any other virtues that you would include here?

3. From your class notes and the Whitehead essays please answer the following: Of the psychological transitions in marriage, which one do you think people your own age resist most strongly and why?

4. From the article Conflict in Marriage describe six potential areas of conflict and six general suggestions for conflict resolution.

5. If the sacredness of personhoood is the basis of any meaningful marital dialogue, what should be the goal of this dialogue? What leads to effective communication in this exchange? List four things which couples who develop the right attitudes of creative communication would exhibit.