family in society

Question 1

describe the working family payment as a social welfare payment

Answer 1

a weekly tax free payment for families where the earner is in low paid employment
to qualify an individual must be in full time employment

Question 2

evaluate the socio economic factors that impact household expenditure (family stage)

Answer 2

families with younger children will require childcare and school expenses

Question 3

evaluate the socio economic factors that impact household expenditure(family circumstance)

Answer 3

a family with an elderly parent to a person with special needs will require more costs for doctors appointments,carers or special equipment

Question 4

evaluate the socio economic factors that impact household expenditure(culture)

Answer 4

dictated whether it is acceptable for women to participate in the workplace and earn an income

Question 5

describe how the state assets the family in carrying out its economic function in society

Answer 5

the state assets the family by offering social welfare payments, state pensions, child benefit and they also may be entitled to fuel allowance, medical car or free tv licence

Question 6

outline th variations that exist in marriage today (minimum age)

Answer 6

the minimum age for marriage in Ireland is 18 years of age. the age rule is the sam irrespective of a religious to ciil ceremony

Question 7

outline th variations that exist in marriage today(choice of partners)

Answer 7

all societies place some form of restrain on an individuals choice of marriage partner. these constraints can be based on religion, socio economic background or close family relationship

Question 8

outline th variations that exist in marriage today(number of spouses)

Answer 8

depending on the culture, marriages may be monogamous or polygamy
-monogamy - allows a person to have one husband or wife
polygamy - involves more than one partner at the same time
polygyny - a man having two or more wives at the same time

Question 9

discuss the benefits of pre marriage courses for couples preparing for marriage (1)

Answer 9

allows couples to discuss what marriage means to them nd they expectations of married life

Question 10

discuss the benefits of pre marriage courses for couples preparing for marriage (2)

Answer 10

allows couples yo discuss each others postovie personal qualities and negative qualities that can have an effect on the marriage

Question 11

discuss the benefits of pre marriage courses for couples preparing for marriage (3)

Answer 11

helps couples to strengthen their lsitneing and communication skills, which allows partners to feel heard and understood

Question 12

discuss the benefits of pre marriage courses for couples preparing for marriage (4)

Answer 12

allows couples to discuss specific issues that may be worrying them e.g financial problems

Question 13

evaluate marriage counselling

Answer 13

a couple expeeincecing marital problems should avail of professional counselling in order too prevent martial breakdown where possible.
this is provided confidentially by trained counsellors from organisations such as ACCORD or Relationshi[s Ireland

Question 14

evaulaure family mediation

Answer 14

a service provided for free through the sate funded family mediation service to couples who have decided to separate or divorce
it helps couples to make arrangements for the future in the presence of an important mediator

Question 15

evaluate legal separation

Answer 15

when a couple can agree the terms on which they will live speraretly, they may enter into a separation agreement
this is legally binding written contract between partners, setting out the future right and duties as agreed

Question 16

explain how the family ca meet physical needs

Answer 16

children are completely dependent on their parents for all of their physical needs. to meet these needs parents must provided
-food for growth and development
-shelter for safety and warmth
-clothing for modesty and protection

Question 17

explain how the family can meet psychological needs

Answer 17

children’s psychological needs include security, love, encouragement and protection. to meet these needs parents must
-provide a loving, open and supportive environment for the child, helping the child to feel safe
-act as role models for their child to base his or her future behaviour on
-learning with parents in a positive way with encouragements and praise, engages a child in learning for life