Roles and Responsibilities of the Family

Question 1

Family members perform specific roles based…

Answer 1

…on their status in the home

Question 2

What is a role?

Answer 2

A behaviour expected of someone due to their social position.

Question 3

What is status?

Answer 3

The social position held by an individual in a particular situation.

Question 4

Traditionally, males are…

Answer 4

• The head of the home.
• The main “breadwinner”. The main income earner who provides for the family.

Question 5

The father must:

Answer 5

• Provide moral instruction and training
• Administer sanctions for unacceptable behaviour
• Explain expected patterns of behaviour

Question 6

Father are the main ___-___ especially when important ___ must be made.

Answer 6

decision-makers, decisions

Question 7

What is the main role of the mother?

Answer 7

Seen as caregivers and counsellors, ensuring the physical and emotional needs of the family are met.

Question 8

What are 3 other responsibilities of a mother in the family?

Answer 8

• Socialization of children inclusive of cultural transmission
• Preparing meals
• To love her spouse
• To contribute financially

Question 9

Name 3 roles of the parents.

Answer 9

• Helping children develop a positive self-esteem by praising them on their accomplishments and efforts
• Creating a healthy balance between work and play by monitoring the amount of time spent on homework, housework, schoolwork etc.
• Cultivating a sense of responsibility by giving children chores appropriate for their ages.
• Spending quality time with children - going on picnics, playing games etc.
• Developing discipline in children by correcting them and being stern when they don’t obey the laws of the home, school and land.

Question 10

Name 3 roles of the children.

Answer 10

1. Respect their siblings
2. Complete household chores (willingly)
3. Care for younger siblings
4. Attend the school and take responsibility for learning; diligently
5. Practice thrift: take lunch to school; use the cheapest means of transport; take care of possessions (books, clothes etc.), assist in backyard gardening

Question 11

Name 3 roles of grandparents.

Answer 11

1. Provide support for parents
2. Aid/help the child’s social and emotional development
3. Pass on customs, traditions and family values