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Health: A state of complete physical, mental and social well-being. ex.) In the show Claire says how she runs everyday and tries to keep healthy.

Sick Role: Patterns of behavior defined as appropriate for people who are ill. ex.) In one episode Jay was having sharp pains in his side and was complaining about the pain and would have to sit because it was so bad, that was his sick role because he found out that his appendix was almost about to burst.

Schooling: Formal instructions under the direction of specially trained teachers. ex. ) All of the kids in the show are in school, Alex is very good in school, Haley isn's the brightest and needs a tutor, Luke just puts things off like his planet project he made his parents do it, Manny is also very good in school.

Medicine: The social institution that focuses on fighting disease and improbing health. ex.) Jay had to go to the hospital because he thought he hurt his side but found out that appendix was about to burst. The doctors gave him medicine to make him healthier.

Education: The social institution through which society provides its members with important knowledge, including basic facts, job skills, and cultural norms and values. ex.) All of the kids go to school, Manny, Alex, Haley, and Luke. Mitchell and Cameron are trying to have Lily go into the best preschool that they can.

Functional illiteracy: A lack of the reading and writing skills needed for everday living. ex.) Cameron and Mitchell are teaching Lily about everyday writing and reading schools as she is growing up. They want her to be a smart kid in preschool.