TYPES OF FAMILY
this term refers to a group of people related by blood, marriage, or adoption who live together or share a bond.
Family
This is the family’s role in teaching children values, manners, and how to live in society.
What is socialization?
What is a “family role”?
The part or function each person plays within the family system.
What is communication in a family?
Sharing thoughts and feelings clearly and listening to others.
This type of challenge occurs when families struggle to meet basic needs like food and housing.
What is financial stress or financial problems?
Families that include grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins living together or maintaining close relationships are called this.
Extended Family
This function involves providing food, clothing, and shelter for all members.
What is the economic function?
Which role focuses on caring for the emotional and physical needs of others?
The nurturer or caregiver role.
Give an example of conflict resolution in a family.
Siblings arguing over chores but agreeing to divide them fairly.
This is the key to solving most family misunderstandings.
What is communication?
When one or both parents bring children from a previous relationship into the family, it is called this.
Blended/ Step parents family
Families show love, care, and comfort through this important function.
What is emotional support
Give an example of role flexibility in a family.
A teen helping care for siblings while parents work late.
What does empathy mean in a family?
Understanding and caring about another family member’s feelings.
Families from different backgrounds may experience conflict due to these differences.
What are cultural differences or traditions?
one key reason why family matters is that it provides these two main types of support to members
Emotional and financial support
This function helps children grow in faith and learn about God.
What is the spiritual function
What can families do to keep roles healthy?
Communicate, share duties, and stay flexible.
Why is cooperation important in a family?
It helps family members work together to achieve common goals.
Name one positive way parents can handle disagreements about discipline.
What is compromise or open discussion?
This is a deeper reason why family matters: it provides a sense of belonging and identity, helping individuals feel connected to something bigger than themselves.
emotional, security and identity
When families protect each other from harm and provide safety, they are showing this function.
What is protection
A family goes through a crisis and works together to adapt and support one another. What does this demonstrate?
Balance and resilience.
Give an example of decision-making in a family.
Choosing a vacation spot after everyone shares their ideas.
One solution to financial stress is creating this plan to manage income and expenses.
What is a family budget?