Beanpole Families

Question 1

Describe a beanpole familes

Answer 1

A family whose living members come from many generations but with very few members in each generation.

Question 2

Name two reasons for the increase in beanpole families

Answer 2

Rise in divorce rates
Couples having fewer children
Ageing population ( longer life expectancy)
Medical advances ( increasing peoples life expectancy)

Question 3

What are the problems with the effect of beanpole families on children?

Answer 3

Children are growing up faster
Children become isolated and therefore adopt a more selfish attitude towards life
Lack of companionship

Question 4

What is a sandwich generation?

Answer 4

People between the ages of 40-60 look after their children financially and their elderly relatives ( parents) who need looking after.

Question 5

What are boomerang children?

Answer 5

Children who leave home and only return after their marriage breaks down (divorce) or when a long-term relationship ends.

Question 6

Why are beanpole families more damaging to women potentially?

Answer 6

Women still expected to carry out senior/ high positions at work and still carry out all caring responsibilities of a mother.
Increased women working.