Unit 1- Lesson 1: Families Flashcards
What is a Nuclear family?
Two parents and children living in the same house.
What is a Childless family?
A family with no children, this may be by choice , infertility or another reason.
What is an Extended family?
Multiple adults and children living in the same house; this may include grandparents, aunts, uncles, etc.
What is a Single parent family?
A family with one parent who raises the children alone.
What is a Blended family?
A family made up of two parents who had previous partners and children. Step-parents, step brothers/sisters, etc.
What is the most common type of family in the UK?
The nuclear family
Most single parent families in the UK are headed by women- True or False?
True- 90% of single parent families are headed by women.
In the UK are there more step-fathers or step-mothers?
Step-fathers: more single men marry women with children than the other way round.
Christian views on family- What are the 2 main purposes of family?
. To build a stable society
. To produce children to be raised Christian
Christian views on family- What type of family is the ideal according to the bible?
The Nuclear family.
Roles of men and women in Christianity- Christians believe God created men and women in his own image to do what?
Support each other.
Roles of men and women in Christianity- Are men and women of equal value in the eyes of God?
Yes, although there are certain roles put down for men and women in the Bible.
Roles of men and women in Christianity- What is the husbands role?
Husbands should work and provide for their family.
Roles of men and women in Christianity- What is a wife’s role? What is a quote that proves this?
Wives should remain at home, raising the children and keeping the house.
- ‘Wives, submit to your husbands as you do to the Lord’ Ephesians 5:22.
Catholic views on family- What type of family is the ideal?
The nuclear family.
Catholic views on family- What is the role of the parents in a family?
To provide a safe and stable home for their children.
Catholic views on family- Parents have a responsibility to to what?
Raise their children as Catholics.
Catholic views on family- Children have a responsibility to do what? What quote proves this?
Children should respect and obey their parents
- ‘Honour your father and your mother’ Exodus 20:12
Quaker views on family- what type of families are accepted?
Quaker Christians are welcoming to all types of family as long as children are taught christian values.
Quaker views on family- Children should do what? What quote supports this?
Follow the examples set by their parents- loving parents should demonstrate these values.
- ‘Honour your father and your mother’ Exodus 20:12
Muslim views on family- Family is considered a ———— from Allah
Gift
Muslim views on family- Who’s example do Muslims follow by getting married and having children?
Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)
Muslim views on family- What are the two main purposes of family?
- To build a stable society
- To produce children to be raised Muslim
Muslim views on family- An Islamic family consists of what?
A heterosexual couple with children (a Nuclear family)
Muslim views on family- What type of family is common in Islam? Why?
Extended families. Muslims have a duty to care for their elders, just like they were cared for when they were children.
Roles of men and women in Islam- Both parents have a responsibility to do what?
To provide a safe and stable home and educate/raise their children in the Muslim faith.
Roles of men and women is Islam- What is the man’s role
Men are the head of the family- they must protect and provide for their family financially.
Roles of men and women in Islam- What is a women’s role.
Women are the heart of the family- they must ensure the wellbeing of everyone and set standards of morality.
Roles of men and women in Islam- Are women restricted from working? Prove this.
No as long as they can still perform duties at home, the prophet’s first wife (Khadijah) was a successful businesswomen.
