Describe diverse family customs and beliefs.

Description should include 

• ideas and traditions that span generations (e.g., religion, dress, holidays, foods/diet/cuisine)
• cultural influences.

Process/Skill Questions: 

Thinking 

• How do your parents and family affect your future choices? 
• How do your role models affect your future choices? 
• What are your family’s customs and beliefs? 
• How are your customs and beliefs different from those of others? 

Communication 

• How can one communicate diverse customs and beliefs? 
• How do certain attitudes, behaviors, and values relate to one’s family customs and beliefs? 

Leadership 

• Why should others’ customs and beliefs be honored? How?
• What is the appropriate response to intolerance? 

Management 

• What resources are available to help one better understand diverse family customs and beliefs? 
• What consequences could result if one does not understand the diverse family customs and beliefs of one’s students? Of one’s coworkers?