The Family

Question 1

A family is…

Answer 1

A group of people who are related by blood, marriage or adoption and share a common residence

Question 2

The family is the _______ and ________ ________ group in society

Answer 2

first, most basic

Question 3

What is a nuclear family?

Answer 3

A family that consists of both parents and the children

Question 4

Give the advantages of a Nuclear family.

Answer 4

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

Question 5

List the causes of a Single Parent Family

Answer 5

• Death of a spouse
• Divorce
• Separation
• Abandonment
• Adoption

Question 6

List 3 causes of a Siblings Household

Answer 6

• Death of parents
• Parents migrated to improve economic standings
• Abandonment

Question 7

The Reconstituted Family is where…

Answer 7

Adults with children from previous relationships come together to form a family

Question 8

What is a Common-Law Union?

Answer 8

Partners live together by mutual agreement so either party is free to leave at any time

Question 9

After five years a common-law partner is…

Answer 9

entitled to the same rights as a legally married partner. Children born into this union are entitled to inheritance

Question 10

Two benefits of an extended family are:

Answer 10

• Education from generation to generation about the culture of the family
• Having someone to talk to when needed

Question 11

Two advantages and disadvantages of single-parent families are:

Answer 11

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

Question 12

What is procreation?

Answer 12

Ensuring the continuation of humans

Question 13

Why do couples in the lower class have the most children?

Answer 13

Persons in the lower class lack the education e.g. not knowing about birth control

Question 14

Values to be learnt in the process of socialization are:

Answer 14

• Respect
• Diligence
• Kindness
• Self-control
• Cooperation

Question 15

Besides family, other agents of socialization are:

Answer 15

• Schools
• Peers
• Religious institutions
• The mass media

Question 16

Culture refers to…

Answer 16

The ideas, customs and social behaviours of a group of people or a society

Question 17

How can culture be taught to others?

Answer 17

Culture can be taught through festivals, eating certain foods, stories from parents/relatives and learning about the values and beliefs of the culture

Question 18

Why are families the focal point for emotional life?

Answer 18

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

Question 19

Why are families the focal point for emotional life?

Answer 19

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.

Question 20

How do parents begin the education process of their children?

Answer 20

By teaching them basic skills needed for school

Question 21

How is the economic function carried out in families?

Answer 21

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

Question 22

Give 3 roles of the Father

Answer 22

• 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

Question 23

Give 3 roles of the Mother

Answer 23

• Caregiver and cousellor
• Preparing meals
• Socialization of children inclusive of cultural trasmission
• To love her spouse
• Contribute financially

Question 24

Give 3 roles of the Children

Answer 24

• Respect their parents
• Complete household chores
• Care for younger siblings
• Attend school and take responsibility for learning
• Practice thrift

Question 25

Give 3 roles of the Grandparents

Answer 25

• Provide support for parents
• Aid the child’s social and emotional development
• Pass on customs, traditions and values

Question 26

How does the mass media influence families?

Answer 26

The mass media is responsible for changing family activities and time spent together because it causes families to spend less time together.

Question 27

How has the status of women changed?

Answer 27

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.

Question 28

How has the nature of employment changed?

Answer 28

Jobs that were for one gender only have changed and adults now have the opportunity to work from home and at technology based-jobs

Question 29

How has the economic environment changed?

Answer 29

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.

Question 30

How has expansion in family planning changed?

Answer 30

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.