Abstract
This paper discusses that, in Whitaker and Napier's examination of process of family therapy, the authors find that the most progressive way of exploring conflict within families is structured through the family systems model, in which all behaviors of the family are addressed in order to assess the sense of commonality that unites the different aspects of the family.

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This study seeks to show that there are several different family-friendly policies utilized by employers in the U. K. and that these have been necessary for some time. The three main policies are part-time work, flex-time (flexible start and finish times), and teleworking. All three of these policies are important for working mothers and others that would like to have time with their families or for other pursuits. However, not all employers are interested in offering these kinds of arrangements, and many prefer to stick with the traditional work schedule where individuals all come in at a certain time and all leave at a certain time. There is increasing evidence, though, that this does not work well for many people in the U. K., and this is the reason for studying this issue and determining what would be the best choice for everyone.
Through a solid introduction to the issue and a thorough review of the literature that is involved with it, the study shows how very important much of these family-friendly policies are and how they are often overlooked by employers who do not want to break with tradition. However, many working mothers could utilize these if only their employers were willing to allow them, and if more mothers and employers knew about the possibilities for these family-friendly ideas. Many of these policies have not been studied a great deal, and it is therefore necessary that studies such as this be conducted, so that more can be learned and discovered about this issue and more people in the U. K. can benefit from it. Sources are copied and included in the paper.

Abstract
Introduction
Changing Nature of Work
The Flexible Firm
Literature Review
Annualized Hours
Compressed Work Week
Voluntary Reduced Work Time (V-Time)
Flexi Time
Job Sharing
Team Work
Telecommuting/Teleworking
Three Popular Choices
Similarities and Differences
Discussion
Solution and Conclusion

From the Paper
"The world is constantly changing. From the times of post world war two to the emergence of the neo-liberal agenda in 1975, economists are now speaking about free markets and the decline of bureaucratic capitalism. We are witnessing a continuous and dramatic shift as we are moving forward into the 21st century. This change has affected organizations all over the world in a number of ways. For example, the 1980s introduced the concept of flexibility in organizational working. Flexibility was largely driven by the employers to maximize profit and productivity. However, little concern was given to the employee benefits.
The continuous tussle between the employers and the employees has given rise to the introduction of family friendly policies. This has further led to the popularity of the concept of work life balance. This dissertation aims to identify the most commonly used practices adopted by organizations when implementing family friendly policies. It also aims to understand what influence these practices have on the organization by considering the way they affect, and are affected by, employers and employees."

Tags:workplace, mother, child, care, flexible

Abstract
In this article, the writer looks at different books of Charles Dickens and discusses that his works give the modern reader an idea of the harsh reality of 19th century England with the misery and tragedies the poor were forced to endure. The writer points out that Dickens also showed another side. The writer maintains that in his novels, Dickens does not portray the poor family as corrupt, but rather more loving, more affectionate and even more virtuous then all others. The writer discusses that Dickens portrayed the poor, not as evil villains as society would have liked them to be seen, but as virtuous and loving beings, who were simply trying to survive in a grim and ruthless environment, with little or no aid from the government.

From the Paper
"No matter what difficulties arise it appears that the family always sticks together and loves each other unconditionally. In Great Expectations, when Pip is ill and gets himself into debt, it is Joe who is there to bail him out, in spite of the fact, that Pip had rejected him for so long. The love and affection that the two shared was there all along and in the end both knew what really mattered. Dickens's own family experience was probably much like this; in fact Dickens stuck with his family and supported them for years. Dickens did however, have somewhat of a grudge against his mother, who almost forced him back to the blacking factory after his family had been released from prison. "

Tags:poor, struggles, difficulties, hunger

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In this article, the writer discusses the effects of a physical disability on the family unit. The writer looks at whether family members and others in the medical and mental health fields are doing enough to ensure that patients that must deal with disabilities get the best care possible for all of their needs. The writer maintains that family members and medical professionals often look only at the physical aspects of the disability and therefore they do not do enough to study and help the emotional and behavioral issues that may also come along with certain physical disabilities, such as anxiety stemming from the diagnosis and the worry that comes along with that diagnosis. The writer concludes that more focus on specific disabilities would likely also be very helpful when it comes to looking at mental and emotional health issues and how family members react to those kinds of problems.

Outline:
Main Area of Study
Brief Review of the Literature
Critique of the Literature

From the Paper
"The main issue that must be dealt with here is whether family members and others in the medical and mental health fields are doing enough to ensure that patients that must deal with disabilities get the best care possible for all of their needs. As has been mentioned, family members and medical professionals often look only at the physical aspects of the disability and therefore they do not do enough to study and help the emotional and behavioral issues that may also come along with these types of physical disabilities, such as anxiety stemming from the diagnosis and the worry that comes along with that diagnosis. When someone has a physical disability that can be cured, the suffering from it and the problems that they face with it are usually relatively short-lived and overall these kinds of physical disabilities do not contribute to long-term pain and significant mental or emotional problems.
"However, where a chronic or permanent disability is concerned, patients and their families must deal with the physical disability for a much greater period of time, and the emotional stress that this places on the family can become very uncomfortable and painful for them if there is no effective way of treating it or no outlet for the feelings that the patient and the family often has where the physical disability is concerned."

Tags:treatment, disabled, patient, cope

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This paper discusses how the novel, "All Around the Town" by Mary Higgins Clark, deals with the mental illness of multiple personalities. It examines how the main character, Laurie Kenyon, and her family deal with this illness as well as predisposing factors, in order to provide appropriate nursing care. It looks at how trauma at a young age can result in this illness and what some triggers were and shows how the book stresses the importance of the support of family members and friends in the treatment and possible recovery of the patient.

Outline
Introduction
Laurie Kenyon and Lived Experiences
Family Reactions
Predisposing Factors
Theories of Causation
Incongruent Ideas
Living With This Illness
Conclusion

From the Paper
"When their parents were killed, Sarah encouraged Laurie to see a psychiatrist, after first visiting him to assure herself of his competence. After Dr. Carpenter examined Laurie, he became concerned about her mental state and saw that she exhibited signs of having multiple personalities. He then contacted a prominent psychiatrist, Dr. Donnelley, who had done extensive studies in the mental illness of multiple personalities. When Dr. Donnelley read Laurie's case history, he felt there was a strong chance that she was suicidal and requested to see Sarah immediately. Sarah was completely surprised and terrified to hear that Laurie could pose a threat to herself. She knew her sister needed help to deal with her parents death, but until that point, did not realize the extent of her illness."

Tags:mental, illness, psychiatrist, kenyon, care, child, abuse

Abstract
This paper examines how although the traditional family - father, mother and children all under one roof - appears to be a decreasing part of the societal normal scheme of things, the family unit still serves society, but in a different context as it did in the past.

From the Paper
"In years past one thought of the traditional family as one where only one parent worked outside the home, and in that way their service to society was in the father providing solely for his family. As the composition of the family unit has changed since the 1950's, so have the ways in which families regard their contributions to society. In spite of the changes in families over the years, some things have not changed. No matter what the structure of the family unit, the same societal expectations exist as always. It is still expected that a family, traditional or non-traditional, will have someone within the structure who will take on the financial responsibility of providing for the family unit. "

Tags:death, divorce, parents, sex, traditional

Abstract
This paper reports that the FMLA requires all covered employers to grant their eligible employees up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave in a 12-month period for four main reasons: To give birth or to take care of a newborn child; to adopt a child, take in a foster child or to take care of a newly placed child; to care for sick family members, meaning a spouse, child or parent and allows employees who are ill and unable to work an extended leave period. The author feels that the greatest problem with the FMLA lies in the difficulty of determining what counts as a "serious health condition." This paper quotes studies that show that the FMLA has not resulted in greater hardships to companies and businesses or in increased worker absenteeism.

Table of Contents
Overview
History
Assessing the FMLA's Effects
Problems with Implementation
Employee Concerns
Problem Areas
FMLA Reforms
Employer Reforms
The Next Step
Conclusion

From the Paper
"While employer complaints are mostly anecdotal or backed by private-interest research groups, these successful court decisions set precedents that demonstrate the need for FMLA reform. First, there is a need to clarify what illnesses fall under the classification "serious health condition." Critics argue that current definition of a serious health condition is too broad, including minor illnesses that are already covered by sick leave policies. In addition, while many workplace policies already provide for chronic conditions, employers believe that the FMLA regulations regarding chronic illnesses are particularly prone to abuse. Advocates thus believe that FMLA reforms should start by disqualifying short-term illnesses and other conditions with relatively brief recovery periods. Employers should also be given the right to verify the medical information on an employee's health form directly from the healthcare provider. Employers and human resources professionals have also identified several problems with the complicated procedures regarding leave requests and notices."

Tags:birth, illness, employee, leave, absenteeism

Abstract
The paper discusses the infidelity and betrayal of Klytaimestra, Agamemnon's wife, the betrayal and amends of Helen, Menelaos' wife, and the infidelity of Aphrodite, Hephaistos' wife. In contrast to these marriages, the paper describes the happy marriage of Alkinoos with his wife, Arete. The paper shows how in all these stories, a wife who betrays her husband's faith will be punished for it, but when a wife is faithful to her husband and loves her children and family, she will be rewarded.

From the Paper
"Family is a vital and important part of the culture in the world of The Odyssey. Historically, an important component of a truly functional family is monogamy, or the lack of monogamy, and the subsequent consequences of ones actions.
"Obviously, The Odyssey's main focus is on Odysseus, his wife Penelope and their son, Telemachos. Odysseus, in the many years he is gone, longs to return home. His greatest wish is to be reunited with his son and especially his wife. During his lengthy and arduous travels, Odysseus witnesses the interaction among many other families. He gains a greater understanding of the problems that can arise when wives and sons betray their husbands and fathers."

Tags:infidelity, betrayal, trust, loyalty, marriage

Abstract
The paper explains how Amanda's family, from Tennessee Williams' play "The Glass Menagerie", has been affected greatly by the father's absence, as he is the main cause of all the hardships that they endure. The paper then shows how the glass menagerie is highly symbolic of Laura's personality because of what it tells us about her. Finally, the paper discusses how having Tom as the narrator of the play alters the events because descriptions of all of the events are coming from Tom's point of view.

From the Paper
"Amanda, in the play "The Glass Menagerie", by Tennessee Williams, related to the theme of this play in the way she represents a person having to go through a large change in life. She is forced to exit from her traditional lifestyle and to take a new role in society, due to economic circumstances that are beyond her control. She grew up in a prominent family, but she does not keep this role in society. Amanda does do a good job of caring for her children, however, as she does whatever it takes to come up with the money to care for them. While she does come off on the surface as a character who treats her children with disrespect, she is doing the best she possibly can and, therefore, is very important to the plot of this play."

Tags:Amanda, Laura, Tom, narrator, personality

Abstract
Adolescent pregnancy has long been a societal concern, but in the past decade, this issue has become one of the most frequently cited examples of the perceived societal decay in the United States. This paper shows that, despite the recent decline in teen birth rates, pregnancy in this group remains a significant problem in America, and it is a problem that impacts nearly every community. The paper argues that the responsibility to solve this problem lies with all of us, including families, communities, and young people themselves. The paper includes a graph.

Table of Contents
Introduction and Problem of Teen Pregnancy
Teen Pregnancy and Risk Factors
Economics, Poverty, Social Issues and Teen Pregnancy
Media and Teen Pregnancy
Adolescent Birth Rates
Perspectives: Conservative, Centrist and Liberals
Conclusion

From the Paper
"The younger the teenage mother is, the higher the chances are that she and her baby will have health problems. This is mainly due to late prenatal care (if any) and poor nutrition. (21) An adolescent mother and her baby may not get enough nutrients and, because the mother's body is not fully mature, she may have many complications throughout the duration of the pregnancy. (22) Along with the mother, the children of teenage parents too often become part of a cycle of poor health, school failure, and poverty."

Tags:family, issues, sociology, youth