Budgeting
What is Budgeting
What is A plan that helps a family manage its income and expenses?
What symbol is commonly used to represent females on a family tree?
A circle.
What is a nuclear family?
A family structure consisting of two parents and their children.
Which institution offers support to families through financial assistance and welfare services?
The government (social welfare department).
Who is typically known as the “breadwinner” in traditional family roles?
The father. (though modern families may vary)
Name one tool a family might use to help them budget effectively.
A spreadsheet, mobile app, or budgeting template.
What term is used for family members from past generations shown at the top of a family tree?
Ancestors.
Name a type of union where people live together without being legally married.
Consensual or common-law union.
Which institution provides educational support for children in Dominica?
Schools
In a family, who is commonly responsible for providing comfort and nurturing?
The mother (though modern families may vary).
What is the difference between needs and wants in budgeting?
Needs are essentials like food and housing, while wants are non-essential items like entertainment.
What is the main purpose of a family tree?
To visually represent family relationships across generations.
What is polygamy?
A form of marriage in which one person has multiple spouses.
Name a religious institution that often provides moral guidance and support for families.
The church.
Who is responsible for setting rules and discipline in traditional families?
Traditionally, the father.
Name a common expense in a family budget that can be adjusted to save money.
Groceries, entertainment, or utilities.
If two people are connected by the same parents, what is their relationship?
They are siblings.
What is the difference between monogamy and polygamy?
Monogamy involves one spouse, while polygamy involves multiple spouses.
Which type of institution offers services like daycare to help working parents?
Childcare or daycare centers.
What role do grandparents commonly play in a family?
They often provide support, guidance, and help with childcare.
Describe what “thrift” means in the context of budgeting.
Practicing careful spending, saving, and avoiding waste.
What is the term used to describe the study of family history and ancestry?
Genealogy.
What type of family structure includes extended family members like aunts, uncles, and cousins living together?
Extended family.
What kind of community project could a social welfare organization create to support families?
Food banks, free medical clinics, or family counseling services.
What role do children often play in family responsibilities today that differs from traditional roles?
Children may help with household chores and even contribute financially in some cases.