The Family Flashcards
A family is…
A group of people who are related by blood, marriage or adoption and share a common residence
The family is the _______ and ________ ________ group in society
first, most basic
What is a nuclear family?
A family that consists of both parents and the children
Give the advantages of a Nuclear family.
Stability and Support - a stale environment where children can be raised
Economic Benefits - two working parents can afford to have more opportunities for their children
Role Modelling - children can learn things like how to maintain a healthy relationship and problem solve
List the causes of a Single Parent Family
- Death of a spouse
- Divorce
- Separation
- Abandonment
- Adoption
List 3 causes of a Siblings Household
- Death of parents
- Parents migrated to improve economic standings
- Abandonment
The Reconstituted Family is where…
Adults with children from previous relationships come together to form a family
What is a Common-Law Union?
Partners live together by mutual agreement so either party is free to leave at any time
After five years a common-law partner is…
entitled to the same rights as a legally married partner. Children born into this union are entitled to inheritance
Two benefits of an extended family are:
- Education from generation to generation about the culture of the family
- Having someone to talk to when needed
Two advantages and disadvantages of single-parent families are:
Advantages
- More quality time with kids
- Collection of child support
Disadvantages
- No financial support from another partner
- Working overtime to pay for bills and food
What is procreation?
Ensuring the continuation of humans
Why do couples in the lower class have the most children?
Persons in the lower class lack the education e.g. not knowing about birth control
Values to be learnt in the process of socialization are:
- Respect
- Diligence
- Kindness
- Self-control
- Cooperation
Besides family, other agents of socialization are:
- Schools
- Peers
- Religious institutions
- The mass media
Culture refers to…
The ideas, customs and social behaviours of a group of people or a society
How can culture be taught to others?
Culture can be taught through festivals, eating certain foods, stories from parents/relatives and learning about the values and beliefs of the culture
Why are families the focal point for emotional life?
Persons must be comforted when sad and be able to share happy moments with their families because emotional security is important at various stages in our lives
Why are families the focal point for emotional life?
Families provide love, care and attention to its members. Persons must be comforted when sad and be able to share happy moments with their families because emotional security is important at various stages in our lives.
How do parents begin the education process of their children?
By teaching them basic skills needed for school
How is the economic function carried out in families?
Parents, siblings and other relatives provide finances to obtain the basic needs for their families. It can also be carried out by teaching values like money management
Give 3 roles of the Father
- Head of the home
- The ‘breadwinner’; main income earner
- Provide moral instruction and training
- Explain expected patterns of behaviour
- Administer sanctions for unacceptable behaviour
- Decision maker
Give 3 roles of the Mother
- Caregiver and cousellor
- Preparing meals
- Socialization of children inclusive of cultural trasmission
- To love her spouse
- Contribute financially
Give 3 roles of the Children
- Respect their parents
- Complete household chores
- Care for younger siblings
- Attend school and take responsibility for learning
- Practice thrift
Give 3 roles of the Grandparents
- Provide support for parents
- Aid the child’s social and emotional development
- Pass on customs, traditions and values
How does the mass media influence families?
The mass media is responsible for changing family activities and time spent together because it causes families to spend less time together.
How has the status of women changed?
Women are no longer seen as the housekeeper because they have access to better education, jobs and they are able to bring equal income to the home as they expect an egualitarian relationship.
How has the nature of employment changed?
Jobs that were for one gender only have changed and adults now have the opportunity to work from home and at technology based-jobs
How has the economic environment changed?
The cost of living has increased so in most families both parents have to work rather than one and single parents have to work two jobs to supplement their income.
How has expansion in family planning changed?
Families are taking a more structured approach to starting a family. More women are delaying pregnancies to pursue their academics and careers ans this will affect their earnings and roles in the home.
