Family Definitions
What is a family? give an example
Everyone's view of a family is different. Families aren't set in stone, they're constantly changing.
Define Parents
A parent is someone who nurtures, educates, diaciplines, supports finacially, and manages the family home.
What is a caregiver?
Someone who cares for the physical, emotions and overall well-being of a child or children.
According to a national study done in 2006, almost all Canadians see what as a family?
A married man and woman with at least one child.
Name at least one way to support fathers, who are primary caregivers
treating them equally or in the same manner as you would treat a mother
Is a family just the parents and the children?
No, sometimes extended family is also in the picture. or other forms of caregivers.
Why do we all view families differently?
Because of our own beliefs, values and cultural backgrounds.
What about the stereotypical family dynamic has changed?
More mothers are working, and more fathers are staying home.
Name at least one characteristic of a healthy family
Shared value system, commitment, appreciate, spending time together, effective communication patterns
What is the Vanier Institiue of families definition of a family?
Any combination of two or more persons who are bound together over time by ties of mutual consent, birth and/or adoption placement, and who together assume responsibilities
Is there a way for parents to help facilitate healthy sibling relationships
Not really, there is not disticnt formula or way to foster good relationships. But how you treat the children can affect how they feel about their siblings.
According to the 2011 census, how many different "family" categories are there?
at least 8 different "family" categories
What is the Government definition of a family? (Census Family)
A married couple and their children if any , of either and/or both spouse; a couple living in a common law and the children if any of either and/or both partners; or a lone parent of any marital status with at least one child living with in the same dwelling and that child or those children.
Statistics from 2007 indicate that 85% of Canadian families have two or more _____ (fill in the blank)
Earners
out of the 9.9 million families in Canada, how many are step-parent families?
about 464 000