• What is FAMILY?

• What is importance of
FAMILY?
• Function of the
FAMILY?
• Types of FAMILY?
 Meaning of family
Social unit of two or more persons
typically consisting of one or two parents
and their children. who share goals and
values, have long-term commitments to
one another, and reside usually in the
same dwelling place. All the members of
a household lives under one roof and
sharing common ancestry.
family
 IMPORTANCE OF FAMILY
Families provide children with a sense of belonging and a unique identity.

Families are, or should be, a source of emotional support and comfort, warmth and
nurturing, protection and security.

Family relationships provide children with a critical sense of being valued and with a
vital network of historical linkages and social support. Within every healthy family
there is a sense of reciprocity—a giving and taking of love and empathy by every
family member.
 IMPORTANCE OF FAMILY
Families provide children with a sense of belonging and a unique identity.

Families are, or should be, a source of emotional support and comfort, warmth and
nurturing, protection and security.
Family relationships provide children with a critical sense of being valued and with a
vital network of historical linkages and social support. Within every healthy family
there is a sense of reciprocity—a giving and taking of love and empathy by every
family member.

Families are much more than groups of individuals. They have their own goals and
aspirations. They also are places where every child and adult should feel that he or
she is special and be encouraged to pursue his or her own dreams
The family instructs children and gives guidance about personal values and social
behaviour. It instils discipline and helps them learn and internalize codes of conduct
that will serve them for the rest of their lives
It helps them develop positive interpersonal relationships, and it provides an
environment that encourages learning both in the home and at school. It gives
children a sense of history and a secure base from which to grow and develop.
 IMPORTANCE OF FAMILY
Families are much more than groups of individuals. They have their own goals and
aspirations. They also are places where every child and adult should feel that he or
she is special and be encouraged to pursue his or her own dreams

The family instructs children and gives guidance about personal values and social
behaviour. It instils discipline and helps them learn and internalize codes of conduct
that will serve them for the rest of their lives

It helps them develop positive interpersonal relationships, and it provides an

environment that encourages learning both in the home and at school. It gives
children a sense of history and a secure base from which to grow and develop.
 FUNCTIONS OF FAMILY
a. Regulates sexual behavior and a unit for reproduction
b. Biological maintenance
c. Chief agency in socializing the child
d. Gives its members status
e. An importance mechanism for social control
f. physical care and health maintenance of all members
g. get more members by birth or adoption (or… )
h. prepare children for adulthood in society (socialization)
i. control and accountability for children
j. provide food, shelter, safety
by working, earning money, and spending it to meet
these needs
k. provide love
 IMPORTANCE OF ROLE IN FAMILY
Each family has its own ways of deciding who has the power
and authority within the family unit, and which rights, privi­
leges, obligations, and roles are assigned to each family
member.

In most families parents are expected to be the leaders or

executives of the family;

children are expected to follow the leadership of their

parents. As chil­dren in the middle years grow older, they
will ask for, and certainly should be allowed, more
autonomy, and their opinions should be considered when
deci­sions are made;
RESPONSIBILITIES WITHIN THE FAMILY

A. PARENTS’S RESPONSIBILITIES
Parents are expected to provide for their
children’s basic needs. The needs include
food, clothing, shelter, education, and love.
Care for their children when they are sick.
Good providers for the family’s necessities
Teaching children behavior that is acceptable
to the family and to the society.
Roles and Responsibilities of Family members
The father is the breadwinner and chief provider of the
family.
The mother is the manager and treasurer of the family.
The girls help the mother in doing the household chores.
The boys are usually assigned the heavy work in the
house.
Changes in family roles nowadays
Nowadays, father and mother, as well as girls and boys in
the family, share in almost all the house works.
The home activities of one family may differ from those of
other families.
A schedule of homemaking tasks is an effective tool that
will ensure participation of the family members in
household task during their free time.
B. CHILDREN’S RESPONSIBILITIES
• The responsibilities of children grow a children
become older and more able.
•Responsible for following rules and for showing
respect for all family members.
•Should ask permission and seek approval from their
parents in making important decisions.

C. SHARED RESPONSIBILITIES
All members of the family may share in the
responsibility of household chores. Everyone helps
meet needs of elderly members who may no longer
be able to care for themselves.
 Types of family
NUCLEAR FAMILY
Family with both parents and
child/children this is seen as the “Traditional”
family.
Benefits:
both of your parents under the same roof
support and stability
Sharing responsibilities
Don’t have to deal with negative effects of
divorce
Can have relationship with both parents

Challenges:
• Being committed to staying
together
• making time for the family
• Finances/Paying Bills
especially if only one parent
works
• Dividing up chores
 SINGLE PARENT FAMILY
A family with one adult who is raising a child or
children due to divorce, death or never had been
married.

Benefits:
 strong bond with parent
 don’t have to worry about parents fighting in the
house
 children learn responsibility, become
independent and often mature faster

Challenges:
the one parents may have to work long hours
less money -only one income.
Less supervision for kids
Stress on parent – children
Difficult going back and forth between homes –
different expectations etc…
 BLENDED FAMILY
Two (2) families join together
usually by remarriage after divorce or death of a spouse, one or both
may have children.

Benefits:
 more people around to shared the
chores
 more going on
 you have both a mom and a dad under
the same roof
 possibly better financially

Challenges:
 hard to adjusting to the new parent
 Discipline by “step” parent
 Hard to get used to new siblings – sibling rivalry
 Hard to bond as a new “family”
 EXTENDED FAMILY

A family with several generations living together more than just mom, dad,
children. This family could include grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins
Benefits:
More adult role models
More people to help out around the house
Bonding with more family members
Activities going on

Challenges:
Less privacy , space , crowded, lots of
sharing
Confusion about who is in charge rules
Could be a financial strain
 ADOPTIVE FAMILY

A family with a adult and child not blood related, but legally bound.

Benefits: Challenges:
 Cool to learn about different cultures –  Expensive to adopt
if child is from a different culture  Child may wonder about past/family of
 Possibly child is “rescued” from foster origin/ culture etc..
care  Child may have hurts associated with
 Child is “chosen” is wanted family or origin
 CHILDLESS FAMILY
A family with married couple without kids

Benefits:
No expense of children
More freedom to do what couple wants –
travel, etc..
Work on personal goals
More time for hobbies/interests

Challenges:
Work can become all consuming
May have conflict if one wants children
and the other doesn’t
Stress associated with fertility issues – if
wanting kids but unable
Siblings family
this is where both parents are absent from the house, whereas the older brothers
or sisters take care of the younger ones.
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