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What are some ways in which family members may be related?
By blood, through marriage, by being adopted
What are some characteristics that family members may share?
Reproduction ensures the continuation of the _____ species.
human
Families are responsible for passing on customs, beliefs, and traditions to their members for cultural transmission.
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Study Notes
Definition of Family
- A group of people who are related and living under the same roof
- Family members may be related by blood, marriage, or adoption
Characteristics of Families
- Share the same surname
- Share values and beliefs
- Share interests
- Resemblance
Functions of the Family
Reproduction
- The biological process by which a new individual is produced
- Ensures the continuation of the human species
Education
- Teach basic things such as manners, good words, and hygiene
- Prepare children to enter school
Economic/Financial
- Provide finances to satisfy basic needs of members such as food, clothing, shelter, books, and medicine
Love and Affection
- Provide love and a sense of belonging to members
- Important for feeling loved and appreciated
- Provide physical support and alleviate loneliness
Cultural Transmission
- Passing on customs, beliefs, and traditions to ensure continuity
- Teach family members how to behave and interact with others
- Importance of being disciplined and having correct values
Types of Families
Nuclear Family
- Consists of both parents and their child/children living together
- Both parents are responsible for raising the child/children
Single Parent Family
- Consists of one parent living with their children
- Causes of single parent families include:
- Death of a spouse
- Separation
- Divorce due to unresolved problems
- Abandonment
Extended Family
- Consists of several generations living under the same roof
- Includes parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, and children
Sibling Household
- Older siblings take care of the younger
- May be challenging if the older sibling must drop out of school and find a job to support the family
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Description
This quiz covers the definition and composition of a family, including relationships by blood, marriage, and adoption. Learn about the different ways family members are related and living together.
