备课资料Growing PainsGrowing Pains was sitcom originally aired on ABC from September 1985 to April 1992. It went through seven very successful seasons with a total of 166 episodes, each special in its own way.Growing Pains was about a family of five, the Seavers, who lived on Long Island, New York. Jason Seaver was the father, a psychiatrist, who had his practice at home(From the 1st to the 5th season). Maggie, his wife, was a journalist who worked for the Long Island newspaper in the first three seasons of the sitcom. She got a job as the news anchor for channel 19 news and worked there through the middle of the 5th season when she decided to stay at home. Jason moved his practice out of the house to an office. During the last seasons, she worked at home writing a consumer awareness column for the local newspaper.Together, Maggie and Jason raised four children. They often worried about “who would stay home with the baby” or would “be there for the kids” and the responsibility was often juggled, even fought over, between the two parents but eventually settled. The youngest, Chrissy, wasnt born until the 4th season and suddenly “grew up” from being a toddler to a five year old between the 5th and 6th seasons. The oldest of the four children was Mike. A dare-devil yet charming, Mike helped Growing Pains ratings shoot sky high and quickly became the 80s pin up boy appearing on cover after cover of teen magazines.During the 4th season, Mike moved out of the house but not too far to the loft above the garage. The 2nd oldest was Carol. Carol was the complete opposite of Mike. She was a straight “A” student, (a “nerd” according to her brothers), struggling with social obstacles at school, just like most teenage girls. From wanting a nose job, to dealing with the death of her boyfriend, (Sandy, played by Matthew Perry) to tolerating her roommate at Columbia University, Carol added a lot of comedy as well as a serious side to the show. Next was little Ben. Ben was a clever “con-artist” in the beginning and a little more naive during his teen years, sometimes being his brothers sidekick and other times his worst nightmare.And of course, Mr. Leonardo DiCarpriothen only 16 years oldjoined the cast during the final season when the show felt their ratings were dropping. The Seavers, reluctantly at first, took in a homeless boy, Luke Brower. Luke was one of Mikes students at the Community Health Clinic and quickly became one of the Seavers. Luke left with his father, George, during the end of the final season to help him open up a truck stop in Tuscon. The sitcom ended before Luke ever came back; Maggie got a job in Washington D. C. which required the family to move. In the last episode, the Seaver family gathered around a picnic blanket on the floor of their empty living room, remembering all their pastimes. Family conflicthow to copeConflict can happen when family members have different views or beliefs that clash. Sometimes conflict can occur when people misunderstand each other, and jump to the wrong conclusion. Issues of conflict often lead to arguments. It is normal to disagree with each from time to time and occasional conflict is part of family life. However, ongoing conflict can be stressful and damaging to relationships. Some people lose their temper and become intentionally hurtful, aggressive or even violent. There are methods of positive communication that can defuse conflict and help bring about a peaceful resolution, even if the final decision is compromise or agreeing to disagree. Common causes of family conflictSome of the more common causes of family conflict include: A maturing child forms their own opinions and values, which may clash with the views held by their parents.The child wants more independence than their parents are willing to grant.Older children and teenagers dont bend to discipline as easily as younger children and are more likely to stand their ground.The opinions, values and needs of parents change with their age.Some parents feel worded, threatened or confused by their childs rapid emotional and physical changes during puberty.Family changes such as separation, divorce, a new baby or moving house.2用心 爱心 专心