Week 2
The thing that really impressed me about this week's discussion was the discussion we had about family mapping. We discussed the three different boundaries that can exist in a family. First, ridged boundaries can be compared to a brick fence with barbed wire across the top. This kind of boundaries really put a strain on the family because there is generally a lack of communication and activity between family members that have a ridged boundary between then. Next, a diffused boundary can be represented by just fence posts. There is very little to nothing that is kept private. this form of a relationship can also put a strain on a relationship because some family members wish to keep things private and feel that other family members share or want to know too much. The third boundary is the clear boundary. This can be like a picket fence. It is clearly defined, but not so restricting that communication or visiting is impaired. This has helped me to understand my family a little better and I can see areas in which we are strong and areas in which we can improve. This will be helpful in the future.

Week 1
Starting the class with an in depth look into what make research valid was a great idea since this class is based on research! I have found it very interesting to discuss researcher bias and what kinds of things result from those bias such as; skewed result, choice of research topic, the wording of the hypothesis, method of observation, and interpretation of data.I have never really put much thought into that. I have pretty much just taken what I have researched at face value. I now know to look for things such as sample size, method of data collection, researcher bias, the credentials of the researcher and the audience the research is geared towards. Knowing these things will help me to find valid information upon which I can build my thoughts and opinions.

Getting Started

Hi! My name is Robyn Wright. I am studying Family and Consumer Science Education at Brigham Young University-Idaho. I am starting this blog for my family relations class. I will be posting thoughts and experiences related to the things I will be learning about family relationships. I am excited to share what I learn with all of you!