Family Types
Define a nuclear family
couple living together with their child / children
True or False: A society where the mother is seen as the head of the home is known as patriarchal
False
One way in which children can avoid conflict with their parents
Obeying rules. / Assisting with chores. /
True or False: Street children are deprived of homes, affection, protection, food & education
True
True or False: Social Issues are widespread behaviour that affect individuals negatively
True
in which type of family remarried couples live with their child / children?
Step family
A society where men are seen as the head of the house is known as:
Patriarchal
What are 2 roles of the children in the family?
Assist with household chores. /Bring honour to the family. /Obey parents' instructions
List any 3 contemporary issues that are prevalent in the Caribbean society
Teenage pregnancy. /Juvenile delinquency. /Child abuse. /Domestic violence. /Poverty. /Crime. /Unemployment
What is 1 consequence and 1 solution to the issue of Domestic violence?
Depression. /Suicide. /Alcohol & drug abuse. /Homelessness. /Death. /Abuser going to prison
Call domestic hotline for help. /Report to the police. /Speak to someone (priest, influential persons). /Leave the abusive relationship
Single parent families may result from
Divorce. /Separation. /Death
What is a chart / diagram that shows the names and relationships of the different generations of the same family?
A family tree
What are 3 roles of the parents in the family?
Providing for children. / Guiding children. /Correcting children when they are wrong
What are the types of domestic violence?
Economic. /Verbal or economic. /Sexual. /Physical
What are 3 strategies to prevent problems experienced by street children
Foster parents. /Provision of food & health care. /Counselling. /Childcare for children. /Facilities to teach skills that can lead to employment. /Social Welfare to help families. /Government provide employment
An older brother or sister is the head of the home in this type of family:
Sibling family
in this type of relationship, a man and woman are not legally married but they do share a common residence and also have sexual relations
Common law union. /Consensual
Give 2 examples of healthy relationship traits & 2 examples of unhealthy relationship traits.
Anger control. /Honesty. /Good Communication
Disrespecting each other. /Abuse. /Being hostile
One example of economic abuse:
Preventing some from earning an income. /Limiting the hours someone works. /Managing someone wages
What is 1 cause and 1 consequence of child abuse?
Domestic Violence. /Alcohol and Drug Abuse. /Stress and Lack of support. /Mental Illnesses. /Lack of Parenting skills.
§Physical Health consequences (Child suffering injuries)
Death. /Teenage pregnancy. /Poor mental and emotional health (fear, depression). /Homeless. /Juvenile Delinquent.
List 5 family types that are prevalent in the Caribbean society
Extended, single parent, foster, step, sibling, nuclear
There are 3 unions around which a family can be based. Name any 2
Legal marriage. /Consensual or common law union. /Visiting relationship
The changing roles of women in society has resulted in the marginalization of men. Explain this statement
family is less dependent on the male for meeting its needs. /More females are working. /More females are becoming educated. /Males are less dominant. Women are working in jobs that were traditionally meant for men.
1 example of each type of child abuse
Answers will vary
Name 5 institutions that can assist in handling social problems/issues:
Social welfare. /Hospitals. /Police service. /Child welfare agencies. /Rape centres. /Probation officers. /Religious organizations (church). /Drug rehabilitation centres