The Family Flashcards
Definition of family
Is a group of people who are related to each other by blood , marriage or some other connection such as adoption
Different types of families
Nuclear
Extended
One parent
Blended
What is a nuclear family
Consists of parents and children
Extended family ??
Parents children and other relatives grandparents uncle aunts cousins
One parent families -
Mother or a father and children
Blended family
Partners in a relationship have children from previous rerelationships and then have more children together
Social Factors that influence family life
More women work outside home
Fathers are more involved in child rearing
Higher rates of divorce
Fewer children in families
Culture factor in family life
Family background
Race and religion
Local traditions
Social media , peer pressure
Economic influences in family life
Cost of living
Unemployment
Dependent on social welfare
Childcare and education big exspense
Fun stop a of the family
To provide physical needs of family members - food clothing shelter
To car for all member emotionally -comfort security love
To allow family members to develop socially - personal relation ships , social skills
Rights of children
To love and understanding
To grow up in the care of his or her family where possible
To recieve. Education
To be protected from cruelty and neglect
