Social Structures and Family Dynamics

Social Structures and Decision Making

• Social structures, such as family, religion, law, economy, and education, influence our decisions and actions.

Family Structures

• Extended family: Multiple generations living together.
• Nuclear family: A man, woman, and their children.
• Single-parent family: One parent and their children.
• Reorganized family: Two families combining to form a new unit.
• Sibling family: Children living together without parents.

Moral Values and Family

• Moral values are related to responsibility, obligation, and formality.
• Examples of moral values include:
  • Respect for elders and seniors.
  • Using polite expressions like "ma'am" and "sir".
  • Making your bed in the morning.
  • Exercising caution.
  • Practicing good manners.
  • Dressing appropriately for different occasions.
  • Using appropriate utensils for meals.
  • Standing when adults or visitors are present.

Laws and Rules

• Laws and rules ensure safety, fairness, order, and community function.
• Examples of laws and rules include:
  • Traffic rules.
  • Drug laws.
  • Bank rules.
  • Anti-money laundering regulations.
  • Hospital rules.
  • Littering laws.
  • Safety regulations.