The Family

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Families are classified into the

following types: The family in society has important tasks,


It is a group of people united by ties of - Nuclear family, consisting of the
kinship, whether by blood, marriage or which are directly related to the
mother, father and their offspring.
adoption, who live together for an indefinite preservation of human life as well as its
- Extended family, formed by relatives
period of time. It constitutes the basic unit of development and well-being. The
whose relationships are not only
society. between parents and children. functions of the family are:
- Single-parent family, in which the Biological function: the sexual appetite
At present, the nuclear or conjugal family
stands out, which is composed of the father, child or children live with only one of men and women is satisfied, in addition
mother and children, as opposed to the parent. to human reproduction.
extended family that includes grandparents, - Assembled family, which is Educational function: children are
in-laws, uncles, aunts, uncles, cousins, etc. composed of aggregates of two or
socialized at an early stage in terms of
more families (example: single mother
habits, feelings, values, behaviors, etc.
with her children joins with widowed
father with his children. Economic function: basic needs are
met, such as food, shelter, health,
clothing.
Solidarity function: affections are
developed to value mutual help and help
others.
Protective function: security and care
are given to children, invalids and the
elderly.
“ YEAR OF UNITY, PEACE
The members of the family have the AND DEVELOPMENT”
following roles: The values that should be practiced in a family
are:
The mother is the main dispenser of affection
and understanding, as well as educator of Joy: it is a value that is first sown within the
the children. The mother is the containment family.
of the family is the unit between father and
children, often acts as a "bridge" between Generosity: is one of the values that are fostered
them. in family life.

The father (ideally), has the role of being the Respect: is another of the values that are
provider of the family, is the manager, fulfills fostered within the family, not only respect for
the function of normative, the one who the person him/herself, but also for his/her
makes known the most important rules of the opinions and feelings.
house, and for this reason he is called the
"head of the family, head of the Responsibility: is to assume the consequences of
household"..Children, obey their parents and one's actions, not only before oneself but also TEACHER: BRITNY CABELLO
before others.
fulfill their duties.
STUDENT:
Loyalty: arises when we recognize and accept the
bonds that unite us to others. - MATHIAS ANTONIO GARCÍA SÁNCHEZ

Self-esteem: is one of the fundamental values for


GRADE AND SECTION:
a mature, balanced and healthy human being.
2º “A”

2013

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