Functions of the Family

Question 1

What is reproduction or procreation?

Answer 1

The biological process by which new individuals are produced.

Question 2

Why is reproduction/procreation considered a family function?

Answer 2

Because you wanna be able to grow up in a stable environment with love and support.

Question 3

___ occurs ensuring the ___ of humans

Answer 3

Procreation/Reproduction, continuation

Question 4

The family ___ the act of ___ thereby allowing for the continuation of humans.

Answer 4

legitimizes, sex

Question 5

What societal class tends to have more children and why?

Answer 5

The working class tends to have more children because of their lack of education and lack of use of contraceptions.

Question 6

What is socialization?

Answer 6

Socialization is the process by which individuals must acquire the skills, norms and values which will enable them function effectively in society

Question 7

Name 5 values learnt in socialization.

Answer 7

Kindness
Respect
Diligence
Self-control
Cooperation

Question 8

While the family is the primary agent of socialization, others include:

Answer 8

School, Peers, Religious institutions, The mass media

Question 9

What is cultural transmission?

Answer 9

When a family passes on traditions, beliefs, customs and ideas.

Question 10

What is culture?

Answer 10

Culture refers to the customs, ideas and social behaviour of a group of people or society

Question 11

The family functions are a ___ for ___, passing it on from ___ to ___

Answer 11

reservoir, culture, generation, generation

Question 12

Name 3 aspects of culture.

Answer 12

Folktales & Superstitions, Values & beliefs, Languages, Foods, Festivals

Question 13

Name the order of peoples (to Trinidad)

Answer 13

1. Amerindians
2. Europeans
3. Africans
4. East Indians

Question 14

What is emotional support?

Answer 14

Provides love, care and support necessary for family members. Family is the focal point of our emotional life.

Question 15

What is “educational” as a family function?

Answer 15

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.

Question 16

In terms of education, what are the parents also responsible for?

Answer 16

Reviewing work done, and giving advice on a variety of topics.

Question 17

What is “economic function” as a family function?

Answer 17

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.

Question 18

Name 3 ways parents can show they care for their children.

Answer 18

1. Can implement corrective measures/punishments once a child does something wrong and to encourage them not to repeat the action.
2. Can provide emotional support when the child needs advice, in distress etc. It provides a sense of emotional security.
3. 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.

Question 19

How can children show that they care for their parents?

Answer 19

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

Question 20

In what ways do parents shower wealth on their children?

Answer 20

By enrolling them in a private educational institution, and purchasing the needed supplies, going on vacations, taking them out

Question 21

List 3 instances that a parent will need to punish a child.

Answer 21

1. When a child is disobedient/rebellious.
2. When the child bullies (in school or out-of-school setting)
3. A bad grade (dependent on the household’s rules)

Question 22

Describe three important functions of a family.

Answer 22

1. Procreation; ensuring the human race is continued.
2. Socialization where individuals can learn the skills, values, norms and social behaviours to function effectively in society.
3. Cultural Transmission; when a family passes on customs, beliefs, habits, ideas and traditions