Family Flashcards
What is a Family?
A family is a group of people living together who are related by blood etc.
What are the types of Families
Single parent
Extended
Nuclear
Blended
Sibling
Meanings
Single parent- a single parent family consists of one parent living with a child or children
Extended family-this family may include grandparents,aunts,uncles and cousins
Nuclear- includes the mother, father and children living together.
Blended- consists of a parent that decides to remarry someone who has kids and the two families are joint.
Sibling-consists of an elder sibling overseeing the household.
Function of the Family
Procreation: bringing new members of the family into the world for continuity of the family and the society.
Provision:The basic necessities of life such as food, shelter and clothing are provided in the family.
Moral Guidance:Training of the children in line with the acceptable norms of the society in good character formation.
Education:Family helps to give formal and informal education to children.
Peaceful Co-existence:Peace in the larger society starts from home. The parents settle disputes that may arise among family members.
What are goals?
Goals- 1. Targets to achieve in a given time. The goals we set will form the basis of our values.
Types of goals
Short term goals – are usually achieved within the time span of a day to a few months.
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Intermediate goals- are goals which are achieved within one to three (1-3) years.
Long term goals- usually extend far into the future and take several years. Example of long term goal “ Buying a house after graduating from college”.
Values
Values-beliefs that give meaning and purpose to your life
What does S.M.A.R.T stand for
Goals should be:
• Specific
• Measurable
• Attainable
• Realistic
• Time bound
What are fibers?
Fibres: are a long and thin strand or material that can be knit or woven into a fabric.
What are fabrics?
Fabrics: are cloth or other material produced by weaving together cotton, nylon, wool, silk, or other threads.
Difference
Natural fibers are softer and more natural than their synthetic fiber counterparts but aren’t always as durable
Man made or regenerated fibers are often easier to care for than natural fibers without the need for special treatments such as dry cleaning.
Synthetic fibers can be easily washed in hot water which you wouldn’t recommend with some animal or plant based fabrics. They can also offer better performance in terms of heat, making them great for areas of high humidity and wet climates.
Some fibers are:
Cotton, wool, silk, and linen are key natural fibers. Cotton is known for its softness, breathability, and absorbency, used in clothing, home textiles, and industrial fabrics. Wool, from sheep hair, offers insulation and elasticity, ideal for clothing, blankets, and carpets. Silk, produced by silkworms, is smooth and lustrous, used in clothing and home textiles. Linen, from flax plant fibers, is labor-intensive to harvest and weave, commonly used for tablecloths, towels, bedsheets, and napkins.
What is communication?
Communication involves the exchange of information through speaking, writing, or other mediums, aiming for mutual understanding. It includes a sender, message, and recipient, with the sender encoding the message and the recipient decoding it.
Types of communication
Communication can be verbal (spoken), non-verbal (body language, gestures), written (letters, emails), or visual (charts, maps). Effective communication requires minimizing misunderstandings, appropriate encoding of messages, and seeking feedback to ensure the message is understood correctly.
Feedback and stuff
Decoding depends on the recipient’s context and familiarity with the sender. Feedback, the recipient’s response, is crucial for clarifying and ensuring the intended message is received. Good communication is vital for clear understanding and emotional connection, often challenging within families due to generational differences and misunderstandings.
