Functions of the Family Flashcards
What is reproduction or procreation?
The biological process by which new individuals are produced.
Why is reproduction/procreation considered a family function?
Because you wanna be able to grow up in a stable environment with love and support.
___ occurs ensuring the ___ of humans
Procreation/Reproduction, continuation
The family ___ the act of ___ thereby allowing for the continuation of humans.
legitimizes, sex
What societal class tends to have more children and why?
The working class tends to have more children because of their lack of education and lack of use of contraceptions.
What is socialization?
Socialization is the process by which individuals must acquire the skills, norms and values which will enable them function effectively in society
Name 5 values learnt in socialization.
Kindness
Respect
Diligence
Self-control
Cooperation
While the family is the primary agent of socialization, others include:
School, Peers, Religious institutions, The mass media
What is cultural transmission?
When a family passes on traditions, beliefs, customs and ideas.
What is culture?
Culture refers to the customs, ideas and social behaviour of a group of people or society
The family functions are a ___ for ___, passing it on from ___ to ___
reservoir, culture, generation, generation
Name 3 aspects of culture.
Folktales & Superstitions, Values & beliefs, Languages, Foods, Festivals
Name the order of peoples (to Trinidad)
- Amerindians
- Europeans
- Africans
- East Indians
What is emotional support?
Provides love, care and support necessary for family members. Family is the focal point of our emotional life.
What is “educational” as a family function?
The education process starts at home by learning basic things and how to conduct oneself needed for entry into school. Then the learning is transitioned to school in a formal aspect.
In terms of education, what are the parents also responsible for?
Reviewing work done, and giving advice on a variety of topics.
What is “economic function” as a family function?
Families provide finances to obtain basic needs such as food, shelter and clothing.
This function isn’t always the responsibility of the parent, as siblings and other family members can take charge of this responsibility.
It can also potentially teach values like money management.
Name 3 ways parents can show they care for their children.
- Can implement corrective measures/punishments once a child does something wrong and to encourage them not to repeat the action.
- Can provide emotional support when the child needs advice, in distress etc. It provides a sense of emotional security.
- Can educate their children academically and push them to do well and support them when they don’t. Parents can also educate them on the right morals, values and ethics to have to be a respectable and respectful person.
How can children show that they care for their parents?
By being obedient to their instructions that provide structure and help with the child(ren)’s overall well-being and wanting to help their parents willingly when needed and do their best to please them
In what ways do parents shower wealth on their children?
By enrolling them in a private educational institution, and purchasing the needed supplies, going on vacations, taking them out
List 3 instances that a parent will need to punish a child.
- When a child is disobedient/rebellious.
- When the child bullies (in school or out-of-school setting)
- A bad grade (dependent on the household’s rules)
Describe three important functions of a family.
- Procreation; ensuring the human race is continued.
- Socialization where individuals can learn the skills, values, norms and social behaviours to function effectively in society.
- Cultural Transmission; when a family passes on customs, beliefs, habits, ideas and traditions
