3. Families

Question 1

What are the different types of families?

Answer 1

• nuclear families- mother and father are married and live with their children
• single parent families- children brought up by either the mother or father
• same sex parent families- where the children are either brought up by two mothers or two fathers
• extended families- all three generations of family live together in one household
• blended families- two sets of children are being brought up together because both parents have remarried

Question 2

Why is family important?

Answer 2

It is important because it is where children are safe and learn their moral values.

Question 3

What do Christians believe about the family?

Answer 3

Family was created by god as the basis of society.

Question 4

What do non religious people think about family?

Answer 4

Non religious people think that the family is important for safety, nurture and moral values.