family

Question 1

what is a family

Answer 1

is a group of people who are related either through birth, marriage or adoption who give each other love and support

Question 2

what might a family provide

Answer 2

• basic needs of food, shelter and clothing
• a base of love and support
• guidelines for support
• a setting for handing down traditions
• spiritual training
• formation of values and beliefs

Question 3

what is a nuclear family

Answer 3

this consists of parents and their child who live together. they are an independent group who manage their own affairs.

Question 4

definition of extended family

Answer 4

a large group of family which includes grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins etc. members of this group help and support each other. don’t have to live together

Question 5

definition of single parent family

Answer 5

child are brought up by one parent. this may be due to seperation, divorce, unmarried mother, death of a parent, prison, work, long term illness

Question 6

definition of step family

Answer 6

the child is blood related to only 1 parent, they may have step brothers and sisters

Question 7

definition of foster family

Answer 7

they will take of a child who cannot be cared in their own home. this may be due to abuse, or issues with drugs or alcohol

Question 8

what responsibilities do parents have to develop their childs physical and emotional self

Answer 8

• get to know them
• provide a suitable environment
• provide opportunities to stimulate the child’s development eg toys, books
• react in an appropriate way to their child’s behaviour
• give children responsibility to help them learn and grow