Family Structure and Roles

Family

• 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

House

• 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

Family

• 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

House

• 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

Explore the different types of families, including nuclear, extended, blended, and single-parent families, and learn about the various roles within a family.