2.7 Family Structures and Responsibilities

Question 1

Nuclear Family

Answer 1

A family with parents and children living together

Question 2

Extended Family

Answer 2

Immediate family + close family living togethter

Question 3

Reconstituted family

Answer 3

Both adults have children from previous relationships living with them

Question 4

Single Parent Family

Answer 4

Parent not living with a partner

Question 5

Same-sex family

Answer 5

Same sex couple and children living together

Question 6

Parent + child relationship 10 Commandments

Answer 6

‘Respect your father and mother’

Question 7

What do Christians believe parents should teach their children?

Answer 7

To love
About God
Raise them in a loving home

Question 8

Christian teachings about family life

Answer 8

Should support eachother
Look after elderly members
Bring up the next generation with Christian faith
Churches should provide youth groups

Question 9

Why has family life changed over the century in the UK?

Answer 9

Marriage is less common
Cohabitation
effective contraception
Divorce has increased
Role of women is equal