The primary subsystem that exists within the Miqbel's involves the marriage between Mike and Natalie. Together they have formed their own subunit and are expecting their first child this summer. However, they do not distinguish themselves from the rest of the household. They enjoy being one with the rest of the family. They eat their meals together and enjoy one another's company. Although Mike feels responsible to care of his wife and expecting child, that same amount of responsibility is also viewed towards his parents, siblings, and grandparent. I asked Mike how he spends time with Natalie alone without the rest of the family; he smiled and expressed that every Sunday and Thursday they do their own plans and go out for dinner or a movie.
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When assessing the external structure of the Miqbel family, we look at the extended family and the larger systems. This helps identify the different generations within the family. Next, larger systems such as social agencies and personnel with whom the family has meaningful contact are identified (Wright & Leahey, 2004). The paternal extended family integrates three generations. Munir's father, Sami, who recently passed away at the age of 87. His death was detrimental to the family as it came unexpected due to a myocardial infarction. As for his mother, Nancy, she passed away ten years ago at the age of 75 peacefully in her sleep. Nancy never saw any doctors and did not believe mankind can alter or cure a disease that god did not want cured. Therefore, she spent her life without seeking medical treatment. This was hard on Munir because he knew she was ill and could have possibly survived longer with the appropriate care. Munir's only sibling, Saddie, is 60 years old and has a past medical history of hypertension and high cholesterol; which she follows her primary care provider for. They remain close after their parents have passed away. Saddie frequently visits Munir and his family whenever she gets a chance as they live only one town over from each
When assessing the external structure of the Miqbel family, we look at the extended family and the larger systems. This helps identify the different generations within the family. Next, larger systems such as social agencies and personnel with whom the family has meaningful contact are identified (Wright & Leahey, 2004). The paternal extended family integrates three generations. Munir's father, Sami, who recently passed away at the age of 87. His death was detrimental to the family as it came unexpected due to a myocardial infarction. As for his mother, Nancy, she passed away ten years ago at the age of 75 peacefully in her sleep. Nancy never saw any doctors and did not believe mankind can alter or cure a disease that god did not want cured. Therefore, she spent her life without seeking medical treatment. This was hard on Munir because he knew she was ill and could have possibly survived longer with the appropriate care. Munir's only sibling, Saddie, is 60 years old and has a past medical history of hypertension and high cholesterol; which she follows her primary care provider for. They remain close after their parents have passed away. Saddie frequently visits Munir and his family whenever she gets a chance as they live only one town over from each