Personal Development - Study Notes
- Family
Definition: A family is a group of individuals connected by blood, marriage, or adoption, living together and
supporting each other emotionally, socially, and economically.
Types of Families:
- Nuclear Family: Parents and children.
- Extended Family: Includes grandparents, uncles, aunts, and other relatives.
- Single-Parent Family: One parent raising the children.
- Blended Family: Two families combined through remarriage.
Functions of a Family:
- Emotional support
- Providing basic needs
- Teaching values and behavior
- Protection and guidance
- Education
- Community Values
Definition: Shared principles that guide behavior in a community.
Examples:
- Respect
- Cooperation
- Unity
- Honesty
- Responsibility
- Service
Importance:
- Promotes peace and order
- Builds trust
- Encourages growth and support
- Peers
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Definition: People of the same age or status.
Types of Influence:
- Positive: Encourages good behavior (studying, teamwork).
- Negative: Risky behavior (skipping class, bad habits).
Importance of Healthy Friendships:
- Builds confidence
- Emotional support
- Encourages personal growth
- Group Affiliation
Definition: Belonging to a group with shared interests.
Examples:
- Sports teams
- School clubs
- Religious groups
Benefits:
- Builds identity
- Social and leadership skills
- Emotional and moral support
- Reproductive System
Male:
- Penis, Testes, Scrotum, Vas Deferens
- Produces and delivers sperm
Female:
- Ovaries, Fallopian Tubes, Uterus, Vagina
- Produces eggs and supports pregnancy
- Family Planning and Conception
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Family Planning: Planning when and how many children to have.
Benefits:
- Prevents unplanned pregnancies
- Promotes health
Methods:
- Natural, Barrier (condoms), Hormonal (pills), IUD, Surgical
Conception: When sperm fertilizes egg, beginning pregnancy
- Sexual Relationship
Definition: Physical intimacy between two individuals.
Should be:
- Consensual
- Respectful
- Based on trust and maturity
Consequences of Irresponsible Behavior:
- Pregnancy
- STDs
- Emotional distress
- STDs (Sexually Transmitted Diseases)
Definition: Infections passed through sexual contact.
Examples:
- HIV/AIDS, Gonorrhea, Syphilis, Herpes, Chlamydia
Prevention:
- Use condoms
- Stay informed
- Get tested regularly
- Sports (Number of Players in a Team)
Personal Development - Study Notes
Basketball: 5
Volleyball: 6
Soccer: 11
Baseball: 9
Softball: 9
Rugby: 15
Cricket: 11
Handball: 7
Hockey: 11