The Family Flashcards
What is a family
A family is a group of people related threw blood marriage or some form of adoption
What is a nuclear family
A family tut consult of two parents and their children
What is an extended family
A family that consist of parents children aunties uncles and grandparents
What is a one parent family
A family that consists of one parent the mother or the father and the children
What is a blended family
When two people get married and have children from previous relationships
Name 3 factors that influence family life
Social influences
Cultural influences
Economic influences
Explain social influences
- More women work outside the home
- fathers are involved with children
- higher divorce rates and marriage break downs
- fewer children in families
Explain cultural influences
- family background
- race and religion
- local traditions such as music or sport
- social media and peer pressure have major influences on teenagers
Explain economic influences
- coast of living
- unemployment
- if their living on social welfare
- if they can afford childcare and an education
What are the functions of a family
- to provide for all physical needs
- to care for all families members emotionally
- to all family members to develop socially
What are the physical needs of a family
- food
- clothing
- shelter
- protection
What are the Emotional needs of a family
- comfort and security
* love and understanding
What are the social need of a family
- Personal relationships with other family members
* social skills so they can cope with life
What is a right
Something a person is entitled to
What are children’s rights
- to love and understanding
- to grown up in the care of the family when possible
- to an education
- to be protected from cruelty and neglect
