Factors Affecting BR And DR (Family Needs, Attitudes And Beliefs) Flashcards
People have different attitudes and beliefs about how many children they should have. Things that influence their attitudes and beliefs include…
The kind of work they do, their religion, traditions and customs.
Why do some rural communities have large families?
So that family members can help work on their farms.
Why do people have a lot of children in communities where there are no government pensions?
So they will be looked after when they are old.
How does religion affect the amount of children one has?
Some religions do not allow people to use modern family planning methods, (contraceptive pills, injections etc) which could lead to surprise babies or unwanted pregnancies so more children
How can a community affect the amount of children one has?
In some communities it is the custom for leaders and very wealthy men to have many wives and many children.
