FRM

Question 1

Define the term ‘family’;

Answer 1

A Family is a group of two or more people living under the same household related by blood-relations, marriage or adoption that share the same responsibilities.

Question 2

Describe family forms in the Caribbean

Answer 2

Nuclear family
Single parent family
Blended family
Extended Family
Sibling Family

Question 3

List the functions of a Family

Answer 3

Procreation-To reproduce
Socialization-The process of learning how to act in a certain society
Providing Basic nessicities
Transmitting the culture-Passing ones culture on to other family members
Preventing Incest- this is done by regulating kinship relationship
Confering status-Family name

Question 4

List some qualities in a positive family relationship

Answer 4

Good communication-Sharing similar emotions and understanding to one another.
Commitment-The act of doing what is necessarily right for the good of family
Caring-Is the act of showing each member to care for each other
Labour-is the maintaining of family circle

Question 5

What are the roles in the family?

Answer 5

Breadwinner
Caregiver
Discipliner
Rolemodel
Nurturer