the nature of families Flashcards
nuclear
-typical christian, two parents and children
extended
-typical Islam, two or more adults who are related living in the same home
blended
-two separate families merging into one unit
christian views
-never mentioned in bible
-traditionally nuclear
-without family, children won’t learn right from wrong
-‘children are a heritage from the lord’ psalms
-‘let the children come unto me’ -matthew
islam views nature of families+ quote
-have a large extended family
-families shape moral character of children
-care for elderly relatives as they helped care for them when they were younger
-‘your lord has commanded that you should worship non but Him, and you be kind to your parents’