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Definitions

Family- A group of people who are related to each other.

Cohesion- The action or fact of forming a united whole. Synonyms- unity, togetherness, bond or connection.

Family cohesion- The emotional bonding that family members have towards one another.

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Activity Time

How well do you know your child’s preferences?

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How well do u know ur child

Parent questionnaire

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What is your score?

• If you knew more than 15 details about your child, CONGRATULATIONS!!! you really know your daughter/son!

• From 11 to 15? Not bad, but you may need to pay a little more attention to them.

• Fewer than 11? It is ideal to be more involved in your child’s life.

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• FROM HERE • TO HERE

How do we go?

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What does this mean?

Involved parents• Confident child• Success at home and

school• Open communication

leading to sibling and family harmony

Poor involvement• Closed communication

at home• Emotionally insecure

child• Behavior problems

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What can we do to improve family cohesion?

• Set a time in the day especially for family

• Read together• Play together• Go for a walk• Driving to school time• Cook together• Dine together• Bedtime sharing

• Plan family outings• Take classes together• Value their opinion• Attend their school

performances/ games

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In 2021 the UAE will celebrate its 50th anniversary as a Nation.

What is the National Agenda?By 2021 HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has set the country ambitious targets including some which are closely linked to the welfare of its residents.

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Definition of Family Cohesion

A composite indicator that measures the social bond between family members.

Its main perspectives cover:

• relations between parents

• parents' relations with children

• relations among children

• relations with bigger families

• upbringing of new generation (NKPI specific to UAE) Source-Ministry of Social Affairs

2012- 86.4% 2021- 95%

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Homework

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How well do you know your parents

Teen questionnaire

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THANKYOU

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