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Illustrations | p. 9 |
Preface | p. 11 |
Theological and Social Perspectives on Family Life | |
Introduction | |
A Theological Basis for Family Relationships | p. 17 |
The Family as a Developing System | p. 37 |
Marriage: The Foundation of Family Life | |
Introduction | |
Mate Selection: The Process of Finding the Ideal Partner | p. 59 |
Establishing a Strong Marriage: First Steps | p. 73 |
Christian Marriage: A Model for Modern Society | p. 84 |
Parenting: The Expansion of Family Life | |
Introduction | |
The Goal of Parenting: Empowering Children to Maturity | p. 103 |
Child Development | p. 122 |
Adolescence and Midlife: Seedbeds for Stress and Conflict | p. 149 |
The Family in Later Life | p. 165 |
Sexuality: Identity in Family Life | |
Introduction | |
Changing Gender Roles: The Effect on Family Life | p. 187 |
Authentic Sexuality | p. 209 |
Communication: The Heart of Family Life | |
Introduction | |
Expressing Love--Achieving Intimacy | p. 241 |
Expressing Anger--Dealing with Conflict | p. 254 |
The Social Dynamics of Family Life | |
Introduction | |
Family Power and Empowering | p. 277 |
Family Stress and Pain | p. 292 |
Divorce and Remarriage | p. 307 |
Family Life in Modern Society | |
Introduction | |
The Family and Issues of Modernity: The Erosion of Covenant in Modern Society | p. 329 |
Creating a Positive Environment for Family Life: The Family-Friendly Society | p. 347 |
Bibliography | p. 365 |
Index | p. 377 |
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