Family Ecology

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ren do not receive a very good education. Obviously, the neighborhood does play a large role on the interactions of a family.
Next, the social environment around them affects the family. People are socialized to be aware of how they are perceived by others. Any social group, such as schools or even athletic teams influences a family. Feelings of belonging and acceptance propel a family toward greater feelings of importance and a larger sense of pride. Obviously these self-perceptions by the family will aid their overall success not only as individuals, but also as a functioning unit.
Finally, the theory states that the physical environment surrounding them affects families. If a family were to live in the warm climate of Arizona, they will behave differently than a family living in northern Canada. They will partake in different family activities and it will have different affects on them. For example the Arizona family may spend more time doing things outside together because the warm climate allow...