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American culture

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2. MODULE 4: GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS IN THE USA

3. Questions: How is the President of t he US selected? How many US presidents are there? Who do you like most? Why? How is the government in the US/Vietnam organized? What personal qualities do you think political leaders should have?

4. LEGISLATIVE—MAKES LAWS 1.1. The Democracy in US - The United States is a representative democracy, a federal, democratic republic, an indivisible union of 50 sovereign States. - Voting in an election and contacting elected officials are two ways to participate in their democracy. GOVERNMENT

5. LEGISLATIVE—MAKES LAWS (CONGRESS, COMPRISED OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND SENATE) 1.2. The Constitution: GOVERNMENT - The Constitution is the basic and supreme law of the United States. - All its actions must rest, and enumerates and guarantees the rights due all its citizens.

6. A. The Congress - Congress has two houses: The Senate. The House of Representatives 1.3. THE LEGISLATIVE BRANCH b. Members, Offices, and Staff Members of Congress : A Member of Congress is a person serving in the Senate or the House of Representatives. GOVERNMENT

7. b. Members, Offices, and Staff The officers of the House : Elected officers include the Speaker, Clerk, Sergeant at Arms, Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), and Chaplain, and the Inspector General. The staffs of Congress Each member of Congress has staff to assist him or her during a term in office. To be most effective in communicating with Congress 1.3. THE LEGISLATIVE BRANCH GOVERNMENT

8. c. Congressional Process and Powers The legislative process: - A Representative sponsors a bill for a committee for study. - If released by the committee, the bill is put on a calendar to be voted on, debated or amended. - If the bill passes by simple majority, the bill moves to the Senate. - If the Senate makes changes, the bill must return to the House for concurrence. - The resulting bill returns to the House and Senate for final approval. - The President then has 10 days to veto the final bill or sign it into law. 1.3. THE LEGISLATIVE BRANCH GOVERNMENT

9. c. Congressional Process and Powers 1.3. THE LEGISLATIVE BRANCH The legislative power: All legislative power in the government is vested in Congress, meaning that it is the only part of the government that can make new laws or change existing laws.

10. d. Congressional Rules and Procedures Congressional Rules The legislative process on the Senate floor is governed by a set of standing rules. 1.3. THE LEGISLATIVE BRANCH GOVERNMENT

11. d. Congressional Rules and Procedures Congressional Procedures The legislative process on the Senate floor is a balance between the rights guaranteed to senators under the standing rules and the need for senators to forgo some of these rights in order to expedite business. 1.3. THE LEGISLATIVE BRANCH GOVERNMENT

12. Procedures of the United States Congress

13. a. Executive powers and duties - The President is both the head of state and head of government of the United States of America - Under Article II of the Constitution, the President is responsible for the execution and enforcement of the laws created by Congress. - The President can issue executive orders, which direct executive officers or clarify and further existing laws. 2. EXECUTIVE—CARRIES OUT LAWS 2.1. The President: GOVERNMENT

14. 2. EXECUTIVE—CARRIES OUT LAWS 2.1. The President: GOVERNMENT

15. b. Veto power, impeachment, and other issues - Under the Presentment Clause of Article I, a bill that passes both chambers of Congress shall be presented to the president. - If the president does not sign or veto a measure "within ten days (Sundays exempted) after it is presented," it becomes law without his signature (called a pocket veto). 2. EXECUTIVE—CARRIES OUT LAWS 2.1. The President: GOVERNMENT

16. - Congress is made up of the Senate and the House of Representatives. There are 435 members of the House of Representatives. 2. EXECUTIVE—CARRIES OUT LAWS 2.2. The Congress: GOVERNMENT

17. 3. JUDICIAL—EVALUATES LAWS (SUPREME COURT AND OTHER COURTS) 3.1. The Judicial Branch - The judicial branch of the US government is the system of federal courts and judges that interprets laws made by the legislative branch and enforced by the executive branch. GOVERNMENT

18. 3. JUDICIAL—EVALUATES LAWS (SUPREME COURT AND OTHER COURTS) 3.1. The Judicial Branch - The duties of the judicial branch include: + Interpreting state laws; + Settling legal disputes; + Punishing violators of the law; + Hearing civil cases; + Protecting individual rights granted by the state constitution; + Determining the guilt or innocence of those accused of violating the criminal laws of the state; + Acting as a check upon the legislative and executive branches of state government. GOVERNMENT

19. 3.2. The Courts of the United States GOVERNMENT - The federal court system has three main levels: district courts, circuit courts and the Supreme Court of the United States. - Sometimes, the jurisdiction of state courts will overlap with that of federal courts. - Federal judges (and Supreme Court “justices”) are selected by the President and confirmed with advice of the Senate and Judges.

20. a. District Courts - The district courts are the general trial courts of the federal court system. Each district court has at least one United States District Judge, appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate for a life term. - District court judges are responsible for managing the court and supervising the court’s employees. 3. JUDICIAL—EVALUATES LAWS 3.2. The Courts of the United States GOVERNMENT

21. b. Circuit Courts - There are twelve federal circuits that divide the country into different regions. - Each circuit court has multiple judges. - Circuit court judges are appointed for life by the president and confirmed by the Senate. 3.2. THE COURTS OF THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT

22. 3.2. THE COURTS OF THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT c. Supreme Court of the United States - The Supreme Court of the United States is the highest court in the American judicial system. - The members of the Court are referred to as “justices” appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate for a life term.

23. a. Presidential Elections - Presidential elections take place in the United States every four years and include a President and Vice President. - Though millions of Americans vote in a presidential election every four years, the President is not directly elected by the people. - The electoral votes needed to win in a presidential election are currently 270. 3. JUDICIAL—EVALUATES LAWS 3.3. The Electoral Process GOVERNMENT

24. b. Congressional Elections - Congressional Elections are held every two years. - During the alternate election cycles, Congressional Elections are referred to as Midterm Elections. - Representatives and Senators are elected directly. 3. JUDICIAL—EVALUATES LAWS 3.3. The Electoral Process GOVERNMENT

25. Introduction: The structure of the U.S. political system THE POLITICAL SYSTEM IN THE U.S - STRUCTURE POLITICS - In the U.S., people vote personally for the specific candidate who they believe should be President. - Before the presidential election, however, the parties go through the long process of the so-called primary elections.

26. The Political Landscape in the 2000s Red States (The Republican Party) Red states (awarding the state's electoral votes to the Republican candidate) Blue States (The Democratic Party) Blue states (giving the electoral votes to the Democratic candidate) 2. MAJOR POLITICAL IN THE US POLITICS These colors have come to symbolize the deep divisions in America.

27. - GOP which stands for Grand Old Party. Its logo is an elephant. - The Republican Party is known to embrace right-wing ideals such as conservatism, social conservatism, and economic libertarianism, among others. - A strong focus on family and individual freedom; promote states’ and local rights. - The GOP has a pro-business-oriented platform. 2. MAJOR POLITICAL IN THE U.S. 2.1. The Republican Party – General policy and political values POLITICS

28. - The GOP is traditionally "pro-life," opposing the legal right to abortion and highlighting the right to life of unborn fetuses. - Republicans protect the right to bear arms as expressed in the Second Amendment to the United States Constitution. 2. MAJOR POLITICAL IN THE US 2.1. The Republican Party – General policy and political values POLITICS

29. - The Democratic Party (which has a donkey as its logo) often supports left-leaning, liberal, and progressive ideological views, arguing for a strong government to regulate business and support for US residents. - Considering how decentralized both parties are, there is a wide range of political opinions inside both the Democratic and Republican Parties. - Democrats prefer high-income taxation. 2. MAJOR POLITICAL IN THE US 2.2. The Democratic Party – General policy and political values POLITICS

30. 2.2. THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY – GENERAL POLICY AND POLITICAL VALUES POLITICS the Democratic Party - Typically supports women's legal rights to abortion as well as LGBTQ+ people's rights to equal legal treatment.

31. the Democratic Party - In contrast to Republicans, a major portion of the Democratic Party advocates for tighter gun control and opposes the right to carry a hidden firearm (as opposed to open carry). => Both parties support religious freedom and the right of individuals to practice their faith. 2.2. THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY – GENERAL POLICY AND POLITICAL VALUES POLITICS

32. the Democratic Party Nevertheless, Democrats value the separation of church and state as enshrined in the US Constitution more than Republicans generally do. 2.2. THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY – GENERAL POLICY AND POLITICAL VALUES POLITICS Thomas Jefferson, the third President of the United States, whose letter to the Danbury Baptists Association is often quoted in debates regarding the separation of church and state

33. - An election for president of the United States happens every four years on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November. 3. THE PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION IN THE U.S POLITICS

34. - Be at least 35 years old - Be a natural-born citizen of the United States - Have been a resident of the United States for 14 years 3. THE PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION IN THE U.S POLITICS U.S. Constitutional Requirements for Presidential Candidates:

35. - Before the general election, most candidates for president go through a series of state primaries and caucuses. 3. THE PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION IN THE U.S POLITICS

36. 3. THE PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION IN THE U.S - After the primaries and caucuses, most political parties hold national conventions. POLITICS

37. 3. THE PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION IN THE U.S - In other U.S. elections, candidates are elected directly by popular vote. But the president and vice president are not elected directly by citizens. POLITICS - Instead, they are chosen by “electors” through a process called the Electoral College.

38. the electors: - Each state’s political parties choose their own slate of potential electors. - The other important point is that the Electoral College process is in the U.S. Constitution, so it would take a constitutional amendment to change the process. 3. THE PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION IN THE U.S POLITICS

39. - Congress is the name of the Legislative Branch of US Politics. - U.S. Constitutional Requirements for Presidential Candidates. - It has a balanced bicameral structure and has two chambers: the Senate & the House of Representatives. 4. CONGRESS POLITICS

40. MODULE 5: ETHNIC AND RACIAL DIVERSITY IN THE USA

41. MELTING POT OR SALAD BOWL Part 1

42. MELTING POT OR SALAD BOWL: Large variety of ethinc groups (race, nationality, and religion). These groups have been assimilated - to greater or lesser extent (melting pot and salad bowl).

43. MELTING POT OR SALAD BOWL: Since 1776, many groups have been assimilated but many also remain separate (some of these are bilingual and/or bicultural).

44. MELTING POT OR SALAD BOWL: People of Hispanic origin arrived in the North American continent and want to maintain their traditions and language (Spanish).

45. MELTING POT OR SALAD BOWL: White Europeans and American Jews.

46. THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE DOMINANT CULTURE Part 2

47. 2. THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE DOMINANT CULTURE: Most of the early settlers were from England. There were also a large number of African Americans.

48. 2. THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE DOMINANT CULTURE: The white population had the greater numbers, the money, and the political power → defined dominant culture - White Anglo-Saxon Protestant (WASPs).

49. 2. THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE DOMINANT CULTURE: The dominant American culture was therefore: + English-speaking +Western European +Protestant +Middle-class Immigrants with these characteristics were welcome

50. In the previous part... English-speaking, western European, and Protestant characteristics => welcome Non- Protestant and non-western Europeans group => a threat to traditional American values => To exist, that minority group must be Assimilated

51. THE ASSIMILATION PROCESS OF NON-PROTESTANT AND NON-WESTERN EUROPEANS Part 3

52. Part 3 A new flood of immigrants. Came from poverty-stricken nations of southern and eastern Europe Spoke other languages, not English Religion: Catholics or Jews => The threat: traditional American values could be changed 19th -20th Centuries

53. Americans tried to teach immigrants: English Basic American beliefs However: The immigrants felt their homeland values were disapproved Learning American Values couldn't help them met their important needs Part 3

54. Part 3 The "political bosses" : Saw the problems Accepted the different homeland traditions Helped the immigrants find jobs and housing Kept them in power by voting for them in elections

55. Part 3 The "political bosses" : Made the immigrants more dependent, It seemed to be "buying" the votes of the immigrants to gain a monopoly of political power in larger cities => destroyed the basic American values => many Americans strongly disapproved of the political bosses

56. The "political bosses"’ Roles: Helpful in Non- Protestant and non-western Europeans' assimilation process Immigrants came to accept most of the values of the larger American culture Immigrants were accepted by the great majority of Americans Part 3

57. The African-American Experience Part 4

58. African Americans 20 % of the American population ( First census in 1790 ) Had the greatest difficulty in becoming assimilated into the larger culture Were brought to the US to be slaves ( not immigrants voluntarily ) Part 4

59. The US was divided into two different sections: · The southern states: black slavery became the basis of the economy · The northern states: Retained slavery against the law => A minority of whites in the North demanded that slavery be abolished Part 4

60. Part 4 1860: Lincoln won the presidency 1861-1865: A Civil War between the North and South => The North was finally victorious => Black slavery ended in the United States

61. “ Basic ideals such as freedom and equality of opportunity had to apply to all people, black and white, or they would not last as basic American values “ Abraham Lincoln

62. Slavery was abolished but its legacy continued African Americans: were not allowed to vote and were legally segregated from whites. Black children: were not allowed to attend white public schools, not to be given an equal opportunity Former slaves and their families: fell into a cycle of poverty that continued for generations. => African Americans were not readily assimilated into the larger American culture Part 4

63. The Civil Rights Movement of the 1950s and 1960s Part 5

64. In 1948, President Harry Truman ordered that the military be fully integrated. 5.The Civil Rights Movement of the 1950s and 1960s

65. On May 17, 1954, the U.S. Supreme Court outlawed racial segregation in public schools. 5.The Civil Rights Movement of the 1950s and 1960s

66. Martin Luther King Jr. 5.The Civil Rights Movement of the 1950s and 1960s Malcolm X

67. Two major civil rights laws were passed during the 1960s, + One law made it illegal to segregate public facilities + law made it illegal to deny black people the right to vote in elections. 5.The Civil Rights Movement of the 1950s and 1960s

68. Affirmative action Legality of affirmative action in the United States by state State bans affirmative action and other forms of selective employment Affirmative action is legal

69. Today, African Americans are sports and entertainment heroes, university professors, medical doctors, lawyers, and reporters. African Americans are active politically and voted in large numbers in the elections of 2008 and 2012. 2008, Barack Obama became the first black American president 5.The Civil Rights Movement of the 1950s and 1960s

70. Diversity in the twenty-first century Part 6

71. A government: nobody should be treated differently by the law nobody should be bound by for life in a position that he or her parents belong to 6.Diversity in the twenty-first century

72. History: Discrimination against people of color and women 6.Diversity in the twenty-first century

73. The American Paradox 6.Diversity in the twenty-first century

74. The Civil War was founded from 1861 to 1865 6.Diversity in the twenty-first century

75. 6.Diversity in the twenty-first century The median household income of whites and blacks compiled by the Pew Research Center

76. The American Dream 6.Diversity in the twenty-first century

77. A Universal Nation Part 7

78. Part 7 The United States will be described not as a "melting pot" or a "salad bowl," but as a "mosaic"-a picture made up of many tiny pieces of different colors.

79. Part 7 E Pluribus Unum - the motto of the United States

80. MODULE 6: EDUCATION LEISURE TIME THE AMERICAN FAMILY

81. T HE E STABLISHMENT OF PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN AMERICA: TOCQUEVILLE’S OBSERVATIONS

82. The Establishment of Public Schools in America: Tocqueville’s Observations Equality of opportunity - everyone deserves an equal opportunity to get a good education Schools open to citizens of all classes EDUCATION IN THE UNITED STATES Paid for by taxes Common schools

83. The Establishment of Public Schools in America: Tocqueville’s Observations N oted teaching of vocational skills as well as citizenship responsibilities American Public Schools expanded to include high schools, colleges and universities (undergraduate, graduate)

84. THE EDUCATIONAL LADDER

85. THE EDUCATIONAL LADDER Americans view their public school system as an educational ladder, rising from elementary school to high school and finally college undergraduate and graduate programs

86. THE EDUCATIONAL LADDER

87. THE EDUCATIONAL LADDER In the United States, there are two types of school: getting their finance from local, state, and federal government funds supported by a private organization or private individuals rather than by the government, getting their finance mostly from tuition fee PUBLIC SCHOOL PRIVATE SCHOOL

88. THE EDUCATIONAL LADDER There is another area of inequality in the American education system Equipment Experienced teachers

89. ATTENDING AN AMERICAN UNIVERSITY

90. All university students must pay tuition expenses in the United States ATTENDING AN AMERICAN UNIVERSITY A growing number of students can't afford to go away to college, so they attend community college Tuition & fees, buying book expenses Living away from home Financial problems for students 2018

91. Despite the high expenses, the number of Americans seeking a college degree keeps rising . ATTENDING AN AMERICAN UNIVERSITY Some colleges are making it easier for students to take classes through the Internet.

92. EDUCATING THE INDIVIDUAL

93. EDUCATING THE INDIVIDUAL The development of critical-thinking abilities is more valued in American classrooms

94. The development of social and interpersonal skills is just as essential as intellectual growth. EDUCATING THE INDIVIDUAL

95. Student government is an extracurricular activity designed to develop competitive, political, and social skills in students. EDUCATING THE INDIVIDUAL

96. T here are clubs and activities for nearly every student's interest . assisting students in becoming more successful in the future . EDUCATING THE INDIVIDUAL

97. THE STANDARDS MOVEMENT

98. THE STANDARDS MOVEMENT A powerful national effort to set clear educational goals, a means of preparing children for a high-tech, global economy, pre-determined standards and tests to which schools are aligning their curriculum. T he modern standards movement was born President George Bush invited all governors to convene at an education summit at which six broad goals were set for the year 2000 1983 1989

99. This imperative envisions a future in which ALL students will develop and maintain proficiency in English and at least one other language. Some state standards have been criticized for either not being specific as to academic content or not implementing curricula which follow the new standards. THE STANDARDS MOVEMENT

100. INEQUALITIES IN THE AMERICAN EDUCATION SYSTEM

101. INEQUALITIES IN THE AMERICAN EDUCATION SYSTEM In the U.S., education is highly unequal . For decades, black students in the United States have lagged behind their white peers in academic achievement. Research shows that compared with white students, black students are more likely to be suspended or expelled .

102. INEQUALITY Racial bias doesn't just influence how teachers teach. Bias also affects whether and how they discipline students for misbehavior. “Affirmative action” to give opportunities to minorities makes up for past discrimination .

103. THE INCREASING RESPONSIBILITIES OF PUBLIC SCHOOL

104. THE INCREASING RESPONSIBILITIES OF PUBLIC SCHOOL Americans have seen the public school system as a great educational ladder of opportunity. Beginning in the late 1960s, Americans came to see more problems than opportunities when they observed the public schools in action. Children who are not native English speakers will be at a disadvantage while taking standardized exams . S chool districts with high concentrations of non- native speakers of English may have lower test scores than districts that do not.

105. THE INCREASING RESPONSIBILITIES OF PUBLIC SCHOOL T he education of new immigrant children poses some of the most difficult challenges to the public school system School funding constraints cause fewer problems for wealthier Americans S ome of these school districts have limited financial resources and may not be able to provide students with all of the additional assistance that they need

106. TWENTY-FIRST CENTURY CHALLENGES TO AMERICAN EDUCATION

107. The public schools in the United States reflect the ideal of equality of opportunity . TWENTY-FI R ST CENTURY CHALLENGES TO AMERICAN EDUCATION The reality was that the schools were not open to all. In the 2000s, American schools are once again largely segregated .

108. Americans face increased challenges now as they struggle to find ways to provide all students equality of educational opportunity. TWENTY-FI R ST CENTURY CHALLENGES TO AMERICAN EDUCATION

109. Leisure time

110. How do most American spend their leisure time?

111. Sports

112. Sports and American values Tradditionally, American have seen organized sports as an example of equality of opportunity in action. The American ideal of competition is also at the very heart of organized sports in t he US.

113. Recreational activities Unlike organized sports, recreation is much more spontaneous and serves the individual’s needs away from the competitive world of work. Local parks and recreation organizations offer a wide range of activities to community members: public parks, playgrounds, soccer and baseball fields, basketball and tennis courts, golf courses, walking and biking trails, and swimming pools.

114. Physical activities Level of doing physical activites of Americans?

115. Physical activities Some Americans prefer recreation that requires a high level of physical activity.  “We like to work hard and play hard”. Physical fitness is a way of life for these Americans. Interest and participation in cultural activites which improve people’s minds or skills are also popular.

116. The American Family

117. Overview and American trends 01.

118. A nuclear family Husband, wife and children Extended family Aunts, uncles, cousins and grandparents Family member (separate units)

119. Factors affect the disappearance of traditional American households

120. After World War II, soldiers returned home. They then started a family which created a substantial increase in birth rate. In the 1950s

121. Young people have children later, or no children at all. People live longer and end up alone. Divorce percentage raises higher. Now

122. The Emphasis on Individual Freedom Family’s primary purpose: advance the happiness of individual members. Equality of opportunity: a basic traditional American value. Fewer self-supporting family farms or business for more than a generation. The young: tend to make independent decisions; have a chance to make career decisions.

123. American Marriage 02.

124. Very few arranged marriages Parents have little control over who their children marry Most marriages in the United States are voluntary, not arranged. People find their own spouse "Believe" that happiness in marriage is most important – does not always happen A. Marriage

125. Happiness is based on companionship considered the most important thing Now there is no stigma attached to divorce However, some studies suggest long lasting effects on children Marriage has a lot of value to Americans. May be better for children A. Marriage

126. The divorce rate rose rapidly from 1960s 1980s then levelled Divorce is easy B. Divorce In the United States, divorce is not as difficult a matter as in eastern countries Most states have "no-fault" divorce

127. Often involve children Many do not want to sacrifice individual happiness for children 50% of marriages end in divorce B. Divorce

128. Emphasis on the individual means that some children get more attention than they should- Children don’t learn their social and familial responsibilities However, working parents often unable to spend time with their kids - so may spoil them in other ways C. The Role of Child

129. D. Equality in the family Some fear this decline in parental authority, especially among teenagers Equality in the family destroys the father's status as "ruler and master" Reduces the emotional distance

130. Young people have a lot of freedom – to learn self- reliance Most children leave home 18 years "Boomerang kids" – come back D. Equality in the family

131. 03. Four Stages of American Relationships

132. W ife as servant to Husband Husband – Head, Wife - Helper Four Stages of American Relationships Husband-Senior Partner, Wife-Junior Partner Husband-Wife Equal Partners

133. Stage 1: Wife as a servant to Husband

134. Stage 2: Husband – Head, Wife - Helper

135. Stage 3: Husband – Senior Partner , Wife – Junior Partner

136. Stage 4: Husband – Wife Equal Partners

137. The role of family in society 04.

138. The role of family in society Americans gain a number of benefits by placing so much importance on achieving individual freedom and equality within the context of the family . The needs and desires of each member are given a great deal of attention and importance This leads to a high divorce rate in the US

139. Americans will endure a lot of instability in their families, even divorce. The American attitude toward the family contains many contradictions. Most Americans remarry after a divorce Americans believe that family life is an important value. Families provide material and non-material care and support to its members. The role of family in society

140. The role of family in society Many households in the United States are stepfamilies or blended families. A stepfamily or blended family is a family where one parent has children that are not related to the other parent.

141. Besides the above types of families, there are also single-parent families. Today we see all sorts of single parent families: headed by mothers, fathers, and even by a grandparent raising their grandchildren . The role of family in society

142. In recent years, a number of gay and lesbian couples have created family units. By 2020, 70 percent of Americans polled approved of same-sex marriage. The role of family in society The majority of Americans would now define a family as "people who live together and love and support each other."

143. 05. Challenge to the American family

144. The Pew Research Center reports that almost half of middle-aged Americans in their 40s and 50s have a parent age 65 or older, and they are either raising a young, child or are giving significant support to a grown child (age 18 or over). Challenge to the American family Many middle-aged Americans are finding themselves in the sandwich generation

145. Members of the sandwich generation are pulled in many directions . They try to provide care, financial support, and emotional support to both their aging parents and their children. Challenge to American family

146. Sandwich generation parents get trouble with raising children in the digital age The use of digital devices is having a profound effect on the family. The family is the best place for children to learn social skills Challenge to American family

147. Developing good communication , social skills should start in the family. Children may find that their parents don’t have face-to-face time to guide them and parents may not understand what help kids need Challenge to American family

148. The state of the American family is frequently discussed. Some Americans believe that the institution of the family and family values are both in trouble. Challenge to American family

149. Respecting one's parents Respecting authority Having faith in God Remaining married to the same person for life In Values and Public Policy, Daniel Yankelovich reports on surveys done on family values. Challenge to American family Being responsible for one's actions Leaving the world in better shape

150. Giving emotional support to other members of the family Respecting people for themselves Developing greater skill in communicating one's feelings Respecting one's children Living up to one's potential as an individual The other five are "a blend of traditional and newer, more expressive values" Challenge to American family

151. Challenge to American family The ideal of the American family is group cooperation Although in a number of cases families do not succeed