Economic Function Of The Family

Question 1

List the ways the family fulfils its economic function.

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Answer 1

Economical support children

Parent(s) must earn an income

Question 2

Describe the function of the family to economically support children.

Answer 2

The family should economically support children until they reach the age where they are self-sufficient, i.e. 18 years or 23 years if in full-time education

Question 3

Up to what age should a family economically support their children?

Answer 3

Until they reach the age where they are self-sufficient, i.e. 18 years or 23 years if in full-time education

Question 4

Describe the function of the family to earn an income.

Answer 4

In order to the family to fulfil its economic function, one or both parents work to earn an income

Question 5

List the ways the state supports the family to fulfil its economic function

Answer 5

Social welfare system

Question 6

Describe how the state supports the family through the social welfare system to fulfil their economic function.
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Answer 6

If a family is unable to meet its economic function, financial support is available from the state social welfare system,

e.g. Family Income Supplement and Back to School Clothing and Footwear Allowance

Question 7

Give two examples of social welfare payments provided by the government which help families fulfil their economic function.

Answer 7

Family Income Supplement

Back to School Clothing and Footwear Allowance