Family Types
Define (meaning of) a nuclear family
a 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
Name one way in which children can avoid conflict with their parents
Obeying house rules / Assisting with chores / Listening to their parents / Controlling your own emotions
True or False: Street children are deprived of homes, affection, protection, food & education.
True
True or False: Social Issues are widespread behaviours that affect individuals negatively.
True
In which type of family do remarried couples live with their child / children?
A 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 / various ideas
List any 3 issues that are prevalent in poverty striken socieites
Teenage pregnancy. / Juvenile delinquency. / Child abuse. / Domestic violence. / Poverty. / Crime. / Unemployment / Drugs / Lack of education / various answers
What is 1 consequence and 1 solution to the issue of domestic violence?
Consequence: Depression. / Suicide. / Alcohol & drug abuse. / Homelessness. / Death. / Abuser going to prison
Solution: 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 / Mentoring & protecting children / various answers
What are the types of domestic violence?
Economic. / Verbal or economic. / Sexual. / Physical
What are 3 strategies to prevent the 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 to provide employment to families in need.
An older brother or sister is the head of the home in this type of family: What is it?
Sibling family
In this type of relationship, a man and woman are not legally married but they do share they do live together as if they are married
Common law union / Consensual marriage
Give 2 examples of healthy relationship traits & 2 examples of unhealthy relationship traits.
Healthy: Anger control / Honesty / Good Communication
Unhealthy: Disrespecting each other / Abuse / Being hostile towards others
One example of economic abuse:
Preventing someone from earning an income. / Limiting the hours someone works. / Managing someone wages.
What is 1 cause and 1 consequence of child abuse?
Cause: Domestic Violence. /Alcohol and Drug Abuse. /Stress and Lack of support. /Mental Illnesses. /Lack of Parenting skills.
Consequences: Physical Health consequences (Child suffering injuries) Death. / Teenage pregnancy. / Poor mental and emotional health (fear, depression). / Homeless. / Juvenile Delinquency (continued criminal behaviour).
List at least 5 family types beyond a nuclear family type
Extended family (includes grandparents/relatives), single parent, foster parent(s), step parents, sibling family
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 the meaning of 'marginalization of men' in today's society.
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. / Men will stay at home
Give 1 example of a type of child abuse
Various answers
Name 5 institutions that can assist in handling social problems/issues.
Social welfare. / Hospitals. / Police service. / Child welfare agencies. / Rape centres. / Probation officers. / Religious organisations (church). / Drug rehabilitation centres / Schools