Family Assessment Research Paper

Family Assessment The community environment is that of a metropolitan area. Only small roads run through the neighborhood; major highways run on the outskirts of it. There is an average-sized playground, a soccer field, and a library all within walking range, but there are no bike paths or tennis courts. The neighborhood has many tall, broad, colorful trees. The leaves on the ground are raked and the grass seems to be well taken care of. There are middle-aged children playing outside on the sidewalks, some of them are rollerblading with helmets on. Almost all of the houses in the area have fences around their yards. Parked cars fill up the calm streets. The home is located in between the block next to other very similar homes. A wired fence with a latched gate keeps a small dog inside the neat front lawn. Upon entering the home, the father introduces himself with a handshake, while the mother introduces herself, and the daughter, with a hug. The space is very open and clean. One can see the well lit living room, kitchen, and dining area from the entrance. The rooms and bathroom are secluded to the back of the house along a dim hallway. The house has a homey feeling, yet does not seem small. The walls are filled with family portraits and photos. Everything is neatly arranged and the television is turned off and anchored to the wall. The daughter is …show more content…
They encourage her to go outside and play with the other children and minimize her tablet time to an hour a day. All children, not including the oldest sister, have received a bachelor’s degree from a college or university, which is a good example for the middle-aged daughter to follow. The family has a daily routine that works for them. They eat as a family at 3:30pm when the father arrives from work and the daughter arrives from school. They all go to bed around 10:00pm, because their sleep schedule is important for them and their