Defining Family
What do we call the legal relationship between two adults recognized by the government?
Marriage
What word describes the job of teaching children how to behave?
Discipline
Give an example of a Canadian family tradition
Thanksgiving dinner, Canada Day BBQ, multicultural festivals, etc...
True or False: Most Canadian families rely on only one income today.
False (most rely on two incomes)
What is the classroom number to Mr. Spencer's Classroom?
117
What is one reason families are important in society?
They provide support, raise children, pass on culture/values, or meet basic needs.
What is one responsibility parents have under Canadian law?
Provide food, shelter, safety, and education
Give one example of a family tradition from anywhere in the world.
Thanksgiving dinner, Lunar New Year meals, quinceaneras, Diwali celebrations, etc...
What is the term for legal responsibility for children after divorce?
Custody
Who are our 3 vice-principals?
True or False: Every country defines family the same way.
False
What do parents provide when they hug, praise, or encourage their children? (Type of support)
Emotional Support
What do we call Canada’s mix of many cultures living together?
What do we call the unpaid work people do at home, like cooking, cleaning, or childcare?
Domestic Labour (Housework)
What sports does Mr. Spencer help coach at Westview?
At its core, families can be formed usually through three main ways: name two of them.
Blood (biological), marriage/common-law (legal), or adoption (legal/choice)
Which parenting style is often seen as most balanced: authoritarian, permissive, or authoritative?
Authoritative
What is one way families from other countries keep their traditions after moving to a new country?
Cooking traditional foods, speaking home language, celebrating cultural holidays, teaching customs to children
What is the term for dividing time between career and family responsibilities?
Work-Life Balance
What year did Mr. Spencer start teaching at Westview?
Can answer as a student teacher, or teacher.
Answer as the school year - Example: 2005-2006
Teacher: 2022-2023 School Year
What do we call the family unit made up of grandparents, parents, children, and sometimes aunts/uncles under one roof? (Type of Family)
Extended Family
What is one modern challenge parents face when raising children today that didn’t exist 50 years ago?
managing screen time, social media influence, balancing dual careers, rising childcare costs, etc...
What is the word for marriage between one man and one woman only?
Monogamy
Give one example of a workplace policy that helps families balance work and home.
Parental leave, flexible hours, daycare programs
What year was Westview founded?
1967