Family Structure and Roles

Study Notes

A family is a group of people related by blood, marriage, or adoption
Types of families:
- Nuclear family: parents and their dependent children
- Extended family: includes relatives such as grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins
- Blended family: a family with children from a previous marriage or relationship
- Single-parent family: a family with one parent
Family roles:
- Father/male figure: provides financial support, protection, and guidance
- Mother/female figure: provides emotional support, care, and nurturing
- Children: depend on parents for support and guidance
Family functions:
- Economic function: providing for financial needs
- Social function: teaching social skills and values
- Emotional function: providing emotional support and love
- Educational function: teaching skills and knowledge

A house is a permanent or semi-permanent dwelling place for one or more families, individuals, or groups
Types of houses:
- Detached house: a standalone house with its own land
- Semi-detached house: a house attached to one or more other houses
- Townhouse: a multi-level house attached to one or more other houses
- Apartment: a self-contained housing unit in a larger building
House features:
- Rooms: living room, bedrooms, kitchen, bathroom, etc.
- Amenities: plumbing, electricity, heating, cooling, etc.
- Location: urban, suburban, rural, etc.
House as a symbol:
- Security and safety
- Comfort and relaxation
- Identity and belonging
- Financial security and investment

Definition: A group of people related by blood, marriage, or adoption
Types of families:
- Nuclear family: consists of parents and their dependent children
- Extended family: includes relatives such as grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins
- Blended family: a family with children from a previous marriage or relationship
- Single-parent family: a family with one parent
Roles and responsibilities:
- Father/male figure: provides financial support, protection, and guidance
- Mother/female figure: provides emotional support, care, and nurturing
- Children: depend on parents for support and guidance
Functions:
- Economic function: provides for financial needs
- Social function: teaches social skills and values
- Emotional function: provides emotional support and love
- Educational function: teaches skills and knowledge

Definition: A permanent or semi-permanent dwelling place for one or more families, individuals, or groups
Types of houses:
- Detached house: a standalone house with its own land
- Semi-detached house: a house attached to one or more other houses
- Townhouse: a multi-level house attached to one or more other houses
- Apartment: a self-contained housing unit in a larger building
Features:
- Rooms: living room, bedrooms, kitchen, bathroom, etc.
- Amenities: plumbing, electricity, heating, cooling, etc.
- Location: urban, suburban, rural, etc.
Symbolism:
- Security and safety
- Comfort and relaxation
- Identity and belonging
- Financial security and investment