Small Town Girl in a Big World

In each and every one of our family, there are such different theories that can create different situations. These can happen even if we are single, married, with our parents still or whatever your situation may be. There are four different theories that can influence the way that our situations run and operate. These theories are conflict theory, symbolic theory, exchange theory, and systems theory. These theories offer stability and structure to the family. In my own family, we have certain ways that we operate and function as a family. This is just how we have been and how we always will be most likely. Here are two of the theories; The first theory is Conflict Theory which can be seen in any family situation. This theory can easily be explained as someone searching for power over another in a family. For example, a sibling trying to over-power a parent can result in some conflict. This can be triggered by wanting to be in control of a certain situation that they just aren't ...

In the world today there are many trends that are occurring in the family. These trends are causing many traditions to disappear which is changing the way the whole world views family. These trends have begun to tear apart families or even cause families not to form in the traditional way they used to. These trends seem to be things that have always been around throughout the years but as of lately they are making a huge appearance. Each of the trends are very important to know because they could be happening to you but you don't even realize it so here they are.  1) Pre-marital Sex 2) Birth's to unmarried women 3) Living alone 4) Cohabitation  5) Delayed Marriage 6) Extended families not living together 7) Fewer children 8) Household sizes 9) Divorce 10) Employed mothers of children younger than 6 Now, in my own opinion, each of these trends are different in their own way. Lets say someone has pre-marital sex but is living alone, this can lead to co...

I have begun a new semester at BYU-Idaho this last week and I am so excited to learn so many new things! I am a part of a family relations class and my professor has asked us to create an online journal/blog so here I am creating a new blog :) The last time I had a blog was to keep my mission emails on so creating this one has been bringing back old memories. The semester is in session until December 15, 2017 and although I love being in school, I am not excited for winter to come back. Don't get me wrong I love the snow but walking to class in the snow is not my favorite. It also means that another year is getting close to finishing! It is crazy how fast time really goes. This semester I am taking 5 credits which isn't a lot but I am a poor college student and at the moment that is all I can afford :( but the two classes that I am taking this semester are Preparation for Marriage and Family Relations. I love both my classes so far and am excited to keep learning new things t...