Families Flashcards
1
Q
What’ s a Nuclear Family?
A
Mum, Dad and 2 Children.
Adavantages and Disadvantages:
- No interference from family on daily basis
- Choose when to visit extended family
- Children and grandparents may not have close relationships if seperated by long distances
- Childcare will have to be paid for and done by non-family members
2
Q
What is an Extended Family?
A
Mum, Dad, Children, Grandparents, Uncles, Aunties etc.
Advantages and Disadvantages:
- There are people to offer advice and give practical help eg. look after children
- Money Advantages
- Different approaches to childcare
- Lack of Privacy
3
Q
What is a Step Family?
A
A family where either the mum or dad have divorced an remarried . Kids from first marriage would get a stepmum or a stepdad.
- The family may have a better quality of life
- Children have both male and female role models
- Sibley rivalry common - esp. with similar aged children
- children may not bond with step parent and may resent them
4
Q
What is a Single Parent Family?
A
Family where either mum or dad looks after children seperately.
- Parent can make decisions independantly
- Child maybe happier if moved from stressful situation
- Parent has no one to discuss problems with
- Hardwork for parent physically, financially and emoticonally
5
Q
What National and Local Voluntary Organisations are there?
A
- Barnado’s
- Gingerbread
- Home-Start
- Church Groups
- Community Groups
6
Q
What Financial Benefits are there?
A
- Sure Start and Statory Maternity Grant
- Child Benefit
- Disability living allowance
- Reduced Price Formula Milk
- Free dental treatments, prescriptions and eye tests for pregnant women
- Child Support Maintenance (CSM)
7
Q
What Does Sure Start Do?
A
- Family Support
- Support with employment
- Health Services
- Care
- Education
8
Q
What does the Health Visiter do?
A
- Visit families with children under 5 years
- Give advice on health matters, feeding problems and behavioural difficulties
- Moniter growth, and do developmental assessments
- Advice on problems eg. family, domestic violence
