Family Types
What do we call a family with parents and children only?
(Answer: Nuclear family)
In the 1980s, who usually provided the money at home?
(Answer: The father)
What is the most important celebration in December for Colombian families?
(Answer: Christmas / “La Nochebuena”)
In the past, who usually cooked and cleaned at home?
The mother
What is the name of a family that includes grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins living together?
(Answer: Extended family)
In the past, who usually stayed at home to care for the children?
(Answer: The mother)
What tradition do Colombian families celebrate on December 7th?
(Answer: Día de las Velitas - candles day)
Nowadays, who usually helps children with homework?
Both parents or they pay for private teachers
A family formed after divorce and remarriage is called what?
(Answer: Blended family)
Compared to the past, what do children focus more on today?
Technology
During New Year’s Eve, what fruit do Colombians eat for good luck?
(Answer: Grapes — 12 grapes at midnight)
In traditional Colombian families, who taught children values and discipline?
The father (often with strict rules)
A family with only one parent raising the children is called?
(Answer: Single-parent family)
Nowadays, who usually shares household chores in Colombian families?
(Answer: Both parents)
What is the name of the traditional Christmas meal in many Colombian families, including natilla and buñuelos?
(Answer: La cena de Navidad)
Today, who is expected to take care of elderly family members?
All family members (shared responsibility)
In Colombia, which type of family was more common in the past: nuclear or extended?
(Answer: Extended)
True or False: In modern Colombian families, children can give their opinions in family decisions.
(Answer: True)
On January 6th, what tradition do some Colombian families celebrate to remember the Three Wise Men?
(Answer: Día de Reyes)
Compared to the past, what new responsibilities do many fathers have in Colombian families?
Helping with house chores and childcare