Family survey

[Copper2be]

Below is a survey I would be happy if as many as possible could take part in. It is going to be used in a report I am writing for my Police Foundations course. There are a number of short answer questions and a short questionaire at the end. If you are interested I will email you the finished report once completed. The report is due in November.

1.Do you believe the family unit has disintegrated in society?

2. Do you feel society needs to return to more old fashined Christian values?

3. Do you feel society needs to move away from religion based values to a more humanistic outlook?

4.List three things that destroy families.

5. List three things that strengthen families.

6.What is your definition of a family?

7.Is the Christian Bible relevant as a tool for parents?

8.Do you feel that single parent families have a disadvantage over two parent families?

9.Do you feel that divorced families have a disadvantage over married families?

10.Does homosexuality have:
a)no impact
b)positive impact
c)negative impact
on the structure of family values.

11.Does abortion have:
a)no impact
b)positive impact
c)negative impact
on the structure of family values.

12.Does divorce have:
a)no impact
b)positive impact
c)negative impact
on the structure of family values.

Questionaire:
Please indicate which groups you fall into:

1.Age group:
19 or below
20 - 39
40 - 59
60+

2. Marital status:
Married - # of times
Single
Divorced - # of times
Common-law
Widow/widower

3. Children:
Yes
No

[RachelR]

1.Do you believe the family unit has disintegrated in society?

Yes

2. Do you feel society needs to return to more old fashined Christian values?

Christian values yes.. without the overbearance of religion.. if that makes sense at all

3. Do you feel society needs to move away from religion based values to a more humanistic outlook?

No

4.List three things that destroy families.
Not enough quality time with the family
Not enough interest in childrens activities
Financial difficulties

5. List three things that strengthen families.

Quality time together
Communication
Instilled feelings of trust and openess

6.What is your definition of a family?

A unit, related by blood or ties, that loves one another. (this is a hard one)


7.Is the Christian Bible relevant as a tool for parents?

Bits and pieces.. I disagree with some of the overtly patriarchal ideologies espoused in it.


8.Do you feel that single parent families have a disadvantage over two parent families?

Yes

9.Do you feel that divorced families have a disadvantage over married families?

Yes

10.Does homosexuality have:
a)no impact
b)positive impact
c)negative impact
on the structure of family values.

A No impact. families aren't defined by gender.


11.Does abortion have:
a)no impact
b)positive impact
c)negative impact
on the structure of family values.

c I think abortion has a negative impact on most everything in someone's life and that spills into the family structure.


12.Does divorce have:
a)no impact
b)positive impact
c)negative impact
on the structure of family values.

c Even if it is for the best reasons.. divorce has statistically proven to have an impact on children.


Questionaire:
Please indicate which groups you fall into:

1.Age group:
19 or below
20 - 39
40 - 59
60+

20 - 39


2. Marital status:
Married - # of times
Single
Divorced - # of times
Common-law
Widow/widower

Single


3. Children:
Yes
No

No

[tcsd1236]

Originally posted by Copper2be:

1.Do you believe the family unit has disintegrated in society?

Yes

2. Do you feel society needs to return to more old fashined Christian values?
No

3. Do you feel society needs to move away from religion based values to a more humanistic outlook?
This is something that varies from person to person and cannot be answered in a yes or no manner.

4.List three things that destroy families.
Ignorance. Greed. Selfishness

5. List three things that strengthen families.
Communication. Empathy. Trust

6.What is your definition of a family?
There is no single definition. I define it one way (nuclear family), but others define it just as succesfully according to their own lifestyle.

7.Is the Christian Bible relevant as a tool for parents?
Once again, that varies from home to home. People who are raised in that lifestyle would find it meaningful; others will not

8.Do you feel that single parent families have a disadvantage over two parent families?
Yes.

9.Do you feel that divorced families have a disadvantage over married families?
No, not a "disadvantage, per se. Some families deal well with the divorce, others do not. I think it depends on the willingness of the parents to continue to work together as parents when it comes to the kids, and not demonize each other to the kids. Also, the ages of the kids when the split happens is important. I suspect you are trying to infer that divorce is always a horrendous prospect. In fact, it gets some people out of horrendous relationships.

10.Does homosexuality have:
No impact

on the structure of family values.


11.Does abortion have:
No impact
on the structure of family values.
12.Does divorce have:
a)no impact
b)positive impact
c)negative impact
on the structure of family values.
D. Neutral impact. See above

Questionaire:
Please indicate which groups you fall into:

1.Age group:

20 - 39


2. Marital status:
Married - # of times 2

Divorced - # of times 1


3. Children:
Yes

[Zamboni]

Originally posted by Copper2be:
Below is a survey I would be happy if as many as possible could take part in. It is going to be used in a report I am writing for my Police Foundations course. There are a number of short answer questions and a short questionaire at the end. If you are interested I will email you the finished report once completed. The report is due in November.

1.Do you believe the family unit has disintegrated in society?

If you compare to the traditional one but the traditional one was full of hidden domestic violence, sexual abuse, and other atrociities. Back then the family stayed together despite this. Now they break up. I don't think the breaking up is a bad thing.

2. Do you feel society needs to return to more old fashined Christian values?

Nope. I'm an aethiest. I'll leave it at that.

3. Do you feel society needs to move away from religion based values to a more humanistic outlook?

Humanistic obviously given my answer to #2.

4.List three things that destroy families.

1) Domestic Violence
2) Sexual Abuse
3) Disagreements over money


5. List three things that strengthen families.

1) Good communication
2) Activities outside of and away from the family so you don't burn out.
3) Trust

6.What is your definition of a family?

Any group that lives together in a familial type unit. Blood and marriage don't necessarily matter.

7.Is the Christian Bible relevant as a tool for parents?

Hell no. Its the most hypocritical work of fiction ever created.


8.Do you feel that single parent families have a disadvantage over two parent families?

Sure, single parent families always have to find babysitters and have less financial income.

9.Do you feel that divorced families have a disadvantage over married families?

In some cases.

10.Does homosexuality have:
a)no impact
b)positive impact
c)negative impact
on the structure of family values.

a) No impact. This has the same chances of being a good or bad family as any other type.

11.Does abortion have:
a)no impact
b)positive impact
c)negative impact
on the structure of family values.

a) no impact. I don't think its relevant to the family.

12.Does divorce have:
a)no impact
b)positive impact
c)negative impact
on the structure of family values.

a) no impact. Many families are better off after the divorce while some are worse off. I think it balances out.

Questionaire:
Please indicate which groups you fall into:

1.Age group:
19 or below
20 - 39
40 - 59
60+

20 - 39

2. Marital status:
Married - # of times
Single
Divorced - # of times
Common-law
Widow/widower

Married for the first time, six years now.

3. Children:
Yes
No

Yes - 2

[Copper2be]

Originally posted by Copper2be:
Below is a survey I would be happy if as many as possible could take part in. It is going to be used in a report I am writing for my Police Foundations course. There are a number of short answer questions and a short questionaire at the end. If you are interested I will email you the finished report once completed. The report is due in November.

THESE ANSWERS ARE NOT FROM COPPER2BE BUT HIS SPOUSE.
1.Do you believe the family unit has disintegrated in society?We have defined it through political explanation by pressure groups and therefore when society deteriorates the family unit does also.

2. Do you feel society needs to return to more old fashined Christian values? If old fashion values consists of forgiveness and discipline in a loving way.Not to be afraid to communicate differences that we might all have since God made us unique and we all have different preceptions of our world around us. For example men and women, ie. strength in body type, emotions, women as care givers as well as men etc.

3. Do you feel society needs to move away from religion based values to a more humanistic outlook? Since human make "stupid" mistakes in their lives why would we base our values on stupidty. We must be aware that religion might be at times man's intrepretations of God we must be sure his interpretations are correct before we apply it to our society.

4.List three things that destroy families.
1) lies
2)jealousy
3)no communication

5. List three things that strengthen families.
1)family activities
2)open communications
3)not be be jugdemental about things others do

6.What is your definition of a family?
The family is described very different in the 21st century. The unit that was started long ago and is still foloowed today by many societies is the father-head of the household, mother-caregiver of both father and/or children and children the offspring of mother and father

7.Is the Christian Bible relevant as a tool for parents? If intrepretated correctly it can be a very useful tool to help parents.

8.Do you feel that single parent families have a disadvantage over two parent families?
By seeing it first hand through friends and a family member it is hard work. Financial burdens, assistance in taking care of the child(ren).

9.Do you feel that divorced families have a disadvantage over married families?
They don't get a stable foundation like if you had both parents or a single parent around. If the parents agree on custody or financial help from each other the only disadvantage is that the children are shipped out to one place or another on weekends, or holidays etc.

10.Does homosexuality have:
a)no impact
b)positive impact
c)negative impact
on the structure of family values.
c) negative impact since the parent(s) are always letting society know that they can live the way they want and they are always fighting for rights that go agaisnt what society has laid down as a foundations of their society. Inturn this confuses children on what is just and moral in their society.

11.Does abortion have:
a)no impact
b)positive impact
c)negative impact
on the structure of family values.
C)negative impact- You know the saying "out of sight , out of mind" well we forget that the women's body after abortion goes through certain reactions that a lot of clinics don't tell you about. Excessive bleeding, breasts get tender, headaches, secretions of the left over things in your vagina. How can any wife explain these things to her partner to help her deal with it. This among the emotional disattachments of the unborn fetus especially when seeing other children either in the family unit or in society. Which in turn can even bring about terrible emotions toward her partner.
12.Does divorce have:
a)no impact
b)positive impact
c)negative impact
on the structure of family values.
c) negative impact since this is the ultimate break down of the family unit. There is no stability anymore. The cause of the breakdown may not of been revealed and therefore it can happen over and over again.

Questionaire:
Please indicate which groups you fall into:

1.Age group:
19 or below
20 - 39
40 - 59
60+

20-39

2. Marital status:
Married - # of times
Single
Divorced - # of times
Common-law
Widow/widower

married once

3. Children:
Yes
No

yes- two girls

[bob]

I am not a cop...I did not know if that was a requirement for your survey...just thought I'd let you know, in case you are just soliciting from LE.

1.Do you believe the family unit has disintegrated in society?

No

2. Do you feel society needs to return to more old fashined Christian values?

Definately not.

3. Do you feel society needs to move away from religion based values to a more humanistic outlook?

Yes.

4.List three things that destroy families.

Alcohol/drug abuse.
Extra-marital affairs.
Too much television.

5. List three things that strengthen families.

Communication.
Gainful employment.
Regular exercise.

6.What is your definition of a family?

A couple or small group of people who care for each other's wellbeing. These people may or may not be related.

7.Is the Christian Bible relevant as a tool for parents?

Can be if not used recklessly.

8.Do you feel that single parent families have a disadvantage over two parent families?

Not if a there is abuse in the two parent household...depends.

9.Do you feel that divorced families have a disadvantage over married families?

Not necessarily.

10.Does homosexuality have:
a)no impact
b)positive impact
c)negative impact
on the structure of family values.

a-depends soley on the situation. A loving homosexual parent is better than an abusive heterosexual parent.

11.Does abortion have:
a)no impact
b)positive impact
c)negative impact
on the structure of family values.

Depends.

12.Does divorce have:
a)no impact
b)positive impact
c)negative impact
on the structure of family values.

Depends.

Questionaire:
Please indicate which groups you fall into:
1.Age group:
19 or below
20 - 39
40 - 59
60+

20-29

2. Marital status:
Married - # of times
Single
Divorced - # of times
Common-law
Widow/widower

Married, once.

3. Children:
Yes
No

No

[Copper2be]

This survey is geared for anyone who wants to answer. I used this forum because I knew I would ilicit a wide range of responses. I'm looking for your gut responses. Don't care if you have the same responses as I would have which is why I didn't post any. The feedback has definately been excellent thus far.

[Blonde Heat]

1.Do you believe the family unit has disintegrated in society?

A little.

2. Do you feel society needs to return to more old fashined Christian values?

No.

3. Do you feel society needs to move away from religion based values to a more humanistic outlook?

No.

4.List three things that destroy families.

Alcohol, Drugs, and lack of parental control.

5. List three things that strengthen families.

Guidence, values, and Love.

6.What is your definition of a family?

Where all family members are loved for the way they are.

7.Is the Christian Bible relevant as a tool for parents?

No.

8.Do you feel that single parent families have a disadvantage over two parent families?

No.

9.Do you feel that divorced families have a disadvantage over married families?

No.

10.Does homosexuality have:
a)no impact
b)positive impact
c)negative impact
on the structure of family values.

A.

11.Does abortion have:
a)no impact
b)positive impact
c)negative impact
on the structure of family values.

A.

12.Does divorce have:
a)no impact
b)positive impact
c)negative impact
on the structure of family values.

C.

Questionaire:
Please indicate which groups you fall into:

1.Age group:
19 or below
20 - 39
40 - 59
60+

20-39.

2. Marital status:
Married - # of times
Single
Divorced - # of times
Common-law
Widow/widower

Married 1 time.

3. Children:
Yes
No

Yes.

[ 10-22-2001: Message edited by: ftrphxcop ]

[Copper2be]

C'mon Blondie, Niteshift, Artie, WW....etc...what are your opinions?

[blondie72]

"1.Do you believe the family unit has disintegrated in society?"

yes

"2. Do you feel society needs to return to more old fashined Christian values?"

I feel society needs to place more emphasis on the family unit.

"3. Do you feel society needs to move away from religion based values to a more humanistic outlook?"

I personally don't seperate humanistic and spiritualistic in my mind. This is a very complex question for me to answer in a short space. I am comfortable with seperation of Church and state; however, I believe that spiritualism is life. One cannot seperate the two, because one begets the other.

"4.List three things that destroy families."

1)Drugs and alcohol abuse.
2)Cyclic patterns of physical and emotional abuse.
3)Unconscious interpersonal conflicts that develop over time; including inability to communicate efficiently.

"5. List three things that strengthen families."

1)Love and affection.
2)Efficient communication techniques/ ability to recognize discord, and willingness to pursue harmony.
3)Time invested in shared activities.

"6.What is your definition of a family?"

A group of people who share a strong, intimate bond of love; and are commited to work through life as a unit. There may or may not be biological ties.

"7.Is the Christian Bible relevant as a tool for parents?"

I feel the Christian Bible holds many truths, and when used correctly; (not necessarily exclusively) it can be a very valuable tool.

"8.Do you feel that single parent families have a disadvantage over two parent families?"

Yes

"9.Do you feel that divorced families have a disadvantage over married families?"

Overall, yes, but it is also dependant upon circumstance.

10.Does homosexuality have:
a)no impact
b)positive impact
c)negative impact
on the structure of family values.

No impact

"11.Does abortion have:
a)no impact
b)positive impact
c)negative impact
on the structure of family values."

negative impact.

"12.Does divorce have:
a)no impact
b)positive impact
c)negative impact
on the structure of family values."

Negative impact, overall, but is also dependant upon circumstance.

"1.Age group:
19 or below
20 - 39
40 - 59
60+"

20- 39

"2. Marital status:
Married - # of times
Single
Divorced - # of times
Common-law
Widow/widower"

Married, 1 time, 11 yrs

"3. Children:
Yes
No"

Yes, 1.

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[ 10-22-2001: Message edited by: blondie72 ]

[Bald_dog]

1.Do you believe the family unit has disintegrated in society?

yes

2. Do you feel society needs to return to more old fashined Christian values?

yes

3. Do you feel society needs to move away from religion based values to a more humanistic outlook?

no

4.List three things that destroy families.

Bad parenting, Stressful lives, liberal ideology

5. List three things that strengthen families.

Loving environment, quality time together, respect

6.What is your definition of a family?

Small group which love, respect and care for one another more than anything else.

7.Is the Christian Bible relevant as a tool for parents?

somewhat but not the main base

8.Do you feel that single parent families have a disadvantage over two parent families?

yes

9.Do you feel that divorced families have a disadvantage over married families?

yes

10.Does homosexuality have:

c)negative impact
on the structure of family values.

11.Does abortion have:

c)negative impact
on the structure of family values.

12.Does divorce have:

c)negative impact
on the structure of family values.

Questionaire:
Please indicate which groups you fall into:

1.Age group:

20 - 39

2. Marital status:

Single

3. Children:

No

[/QUOTE]

[Summer Rain]

1.Do you believe the family unit has disintegrated in society?
Yes

2. Do you feel society needs to return to more old fashined Christian values?
Yes

3. Do you feel society needs to move away from religion based values to a more humanistic outlook?
No. That’s part of the problem now, our society has become to politically correct.

4.List three things that destroy families.
Drug/alcohol abuse
Lack of parental presence/involvement
Domestic violence
(if I may have a 4th) Lack of financial stability

5. List three things that strengthen families.
Communication
Emphasis on spirituality
Financial stability


6.What is your definition of a family?
Family to me is a unit of individuals brought together biologically but held together by love, devotion, commitment and loyalty.

7.Is the Christian Bible relevant as a tool for parents?
Absolutely

8.Do you feel that single parent families have a disadvantage over two parent families?
Yes

9.Do you feel that divorced families have a disadvantage over married families?
Yes

10.Does homosexuality have:
a)no impact
b)positive impact
c)negative impact
on the structure of family values.
C

11.Does abortion have:
a)no impact
b)positive impact
c)negative impact
on the structure of family values.
B

12.Does divorce have:
a)no impact
b)positive impact
c)negative impact
on the structure of family values.
C

Questionnaire:
Please indicate which groups you fall into:
1.Age group:
19 or below
20 - 39
40 - 59
60+
20-39

2. Marital status:
Married - # of times
Single
Divorced - # of times
Common-law
Widow/widower
Single

3. Children:
Yes
No
No

[Kaos]

1.Do you believe the family unit has disintegrated in society?

No

2. Do you feel society needs to return to more old fashined Christian values?

Yes

3. Do you feel society needs to move away from religion based values to a more humanistic outlook?

No

4.List three things that destroy families.

No true Christian values
No parental guidance
No respect

5. List three things that strengthen families.

God fearing parents
Stable enviroment
Community invovlement

6.What is your definition of a family?

People related by blood or legal marriages

7.Is the Christian Bible relevant as a tool for parents?

Yes

8.Do you feel that single parent families have a disadvantage over two parent families?

Yes

9.Do you feel that divorced families have a disadvantage over married families?

Yes

10.Does homosexuality have:
a)no impact
b)positive impact
c)negative impact
on the structure of family values.

C

11.Does abortion have:
a)no impact
b)positive impact
c)negative impact
on the structure of family values.

C

12.Does divorce have:
a)no impact
b)positive impact
c)negative impact
on the structure of family values.

C

Questionaire:
Please indicate which groups you fall into:

1.Age group:
19 or below
20 - 39
40 - 59
60+

20 - 39


2. Marital status:
Married - # of times
Single
Divorced - # of times
Common-law
Widow/widower

Married (Once, 16 years so far )

3. Children:
Yes
No

yes

[ 10-22-2001: Message edited by: Kaos ]

[Copper2be]

Thanks for all the great responses thus far. The info compiled here will be used in a generalized manner. The more responses I get the better....hint...hint!

[Cheese Whizz]

1.Do you believe the family unit has disintegrated in society?

No

2. Do you feel society needs to return to more old fashined Christian values?

No

3. Do you feel society needs to move away from religion based values to a more humanistic outlook?

Yes

4.List three things that destroy families.
[*]Drugs[*]Lack of love/attention from parents[*]Parents' morals/ethics

5. List three things that strengthen families.
[*]Love[*]Respect[*]Ethics

6.What is your definition of a family?

Any type of close bond, be it blood, legal, friendship, shared experiance, etc.

7.Is the Christian Bible relevant as a tool for parents?

No

8.Do you feel that single parent families have a disadvantage over two parent families?

Yes

9.Do you feel that divorced families have a disadvantage over married families?

No

10.Does homosexuality have:
a)no impact
b)positive impact
c)negative impact
on the structure of family values.

A

11.Does abortion have:
a)no impact
b)positive impact
c)negative impact
on the structure of family values.

C

12.Does divorce have:
a)no impact
b)positive impact
c)negative impact
on the structure of family values.

D, it really does depend on the situation.

Questionaire:
Please indicate which groups you fall into:

1.Age group:
19 or below
20 - 39
40 - 59
60+

19 or below


2. Marital status:
Married - # of times
Single
Divorced - # of times
Common-law
Widow/widower

Single

3. Children:
Yes
No

No

[ 10-23-2001: Message edited by: Thoroughly Incompetant ]