Clergy families face unrealistic expectations and pressures, such as portraying the "ideal" family, that contribute to the difficult challenges they endure. ... According to December 1992 Current Thoughts & Trends (a monthly print magazine that provide reliable information on what's happening in the Christian and secular worlds), 94% of clergy families felt under pressure to have the "ideal" family (Pastor 2). For instance, pastors have expectations of portraying multiple professional roles including minister, counselor, positive public figure, administrator, teacher, and friend (Wilmo...

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The ideal family is changing in American society, and this different image may not be the most positive influence on the development of an adolescent. ... Based on evidence there are many factors which are hindering the ideal "goodness-of-fit" in adolescents lives in our society today . ... The adolescent may begin to have "experiences of self- rejection generated from situations such as being rejected by teachers." ...

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Academic incompetence leads to poor school performance that in turn leads to dislike in school that then leads to rejection of teachers and authority then finally results in acts of delinquency. One's attachment to school depends on how one appreciates the instiution and how they are received by fellow peers and teachers. ... The reality, however, has often been less than ideal. ...

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Keywords: Foster care, KEEP, MTFC, empowerment theory, systems theory, resilience theory, strengths perspective, biopsychosocial approach Introduction An ideal environment for the social, emotional, and developmental growth of children does not always exist in today's society or with their parents. ... The foster care families are supported by a MTFC team that includes a clinical psychologist, who develops the intervention program for each child, family therapist who works with the birth family to ensure contact supports and placement, a skills coaches to assist the child in social acti...

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