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The Family as a Primary Social Group

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<h1><strong>FAMILY AS A PRIMARY SOCIAL GROUP</strong></h1> CONTENT <ol> <li>Meaning of Social Group</li> <li>Meaning of Primary Social Group</li> <li>What Makes the Family A Primary Social Group</li> </ol>   <h2><strong>Meaning of Social Group</strong></h2> Social group refers to a number of people who maintain common interest and are united for a particular purpose. Every member is expected to take part in its activities and obey its rules and regulations.   <h2><strong>Meaning of Primary Social Group</strong></h2> <strong>Primary social group</strong> is a group in which the members know themselves very well. They are very close to one another and also have face to face intimate relationship. A primary social group is formed by nature as individuals have no choice of the group they are born into. Examples of primary social groups are:

Ways of Solving Contemporary Social Problems

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<h1><strong>WAYS OF SOLVING CONTEMPORARY SOCIAL PROBLEMS IN NIGERIA</strong></h1> CONTENT <ol> <li>Ways of Solving Contemporary Social Problems in Nigeria</li> </ol>   <h2><strong>Ways of Solving Contemporary Social Problems in Nigeria</strong></h2> Contemporary social problems in Nigeria can be solved by applying the following measures: <ol> <li>Rule of law</li> <li>Anti-corruption agencies</li> <li>Civil society</li> <li>Government policies</li> <li>Infrastructural development and maintenance</li> <li>Job creation to reduce unemployment</li> <li>Religious organization</li> <li>Public opinion leader</li> <li>School</li> <li>Personal discipline</li> <li>Security agencies</li> </ol>   <h2><strong>Solutions or Measures of Solving Social Problems</strong></h2> <h3><strong>Rule of Law</strong></h3> This means that no one is above the law; that is, before the law all men are equal<strong>.</strong> Most of the contemporary social problems can be eradicated if we all obey the laws of the country. All offenders including corrupt leaders who steal or embezzle public funds should be punished irrespective of their wealth or position. There should be no ‘sacred cows’.

The Roles and Responsibilities of Members of a Family as a Social Group

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<h1><strong>THE ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF MEMBERS OF A FAMILY AS A PRIMARY SOCIAL GROUP</strong></h1> CONTENT <ol> <li>The Roles and Responsibilities of Members of a Family as a Primary Social Group</li> <li>General Functions of the Family</li> <li>Roles of the Father in the Family</li> <li>Roles of the Mother in the Family</li> <li>Roles of the Children in the Family</li> </ol>   <h2><strong>The Roles and Responsibilities of Members of a Family as a Primary Social Group</strong></h2> To enjoy and sustain the family as a primary social group, each member has vital roles to play. The family is the source from which the society take its root. Children and adults learn responsibilities from home before they go out to the larger society to demonstrate it. An adage says “charity begins at home”. <br> <h2><strong>General Functions of the Family</strong></h2> The following are the general functions of the family: <ol> <li><strong>Procreation</strong>: bringing new members of the family into the world for continuity of the family and the society.</li> <li><strong>Provision:</strong> The basic necessities of life such as food, shelter and clothing are provided in the family.</li> <li><strong>Moral Guidance:</strong> Training of the children in line with the acceptable norms of the society in good character formation.</li>

The Need for Safety; Safety Measures in the Home, School and Workplaces

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<h1><strong>SAFETY MEASURES IN THE HOME, SCHOOL AND WORKPLACES</strong></h1> CONTENT <ol> <li>Meaning of Safety</li> <li>Reasons for Safety in the Environment</li> <li>Safety Measures in the Home, School and Workplace</li> </ol>   <h2><strong>Meaning of Safety</strong></h2> Safety is the state of being safe. It is the condition of being protected against physical, social, financial, political, emotional and occupational hazard. Safety in the environment involves taking every precaution to ensure that the environment is safe for us to live in. <br> <h2><strong>Reasons for Safety in the Environment</strong></h2> Reasons for safety in the environment include the following:- <ol> <li>A safe environment is a hazard-free environment.</li> <li>To sustain the environment so that present and future generations can be supported by the environment.</li> <li>To preserve natural beauty of our environment.</li> <li>To reduce health-related risks in order to prolong life.</li> </ol> The need for safety is very important as it would to a large extent reduce the accident rates at home, school and working place. <h2><strong>Safety Measures in the Home, School and Workplace</strong></h2>

Characteristics of Large and Small Family Sizes

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<h1><strong>THE CHARACTERISTICS OF LARGE/SMALL FAMILY SIZE</strong></h1> CONTENT <ol> <li>Meaning and Characteristics Family Size</li> <li>Characteristics of Large Family Size – father, mother, and many children</li> <li>Characteristics of Small Family Size – father, mother and very few children</li> </ol>   <h2><strong>Meaning of Family Size</strong></h2> Family size means the number of people in a family. A family is said to have small size if it comprises father, mother and few (usually one to four) children. A large family size is made of father, mother and more than four children. <br> <h2><strong>Characteristics of Large Family Size</strong></h2> The nature of a large family size can be easily explained under the following headings: Summarily, large family size has the following characteristics:

Safety Guidelines for Pedestrians, Cyclists and Motorists

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<h1><strong>SAFETY GUIDELINES FOR PEDESTRIANS, CYCLISTS, MOTORISTS, ETC.</strong></h1> CONTENT <ol> <li>Meaning of Traffic Rules and Regulations</li> <li>Road Signs and Traffic Lights</li> <li>Causes of Road Accidents</li> <li>Consequences of Not Obeying Traffic Rules</li> <li>Traffic Rules and Regulations</li> </ol>   <h2><strong>Meaning of Traffic Rules and Regulations</strong></h2> Traffic rules and regulations refer to a set of laws prepared for road users on how to behave on the road. <br> <h2><strong>Road Signs and Traffic Lights</strong></h2> Every day, we come across many signs on our roads. Such signs include the following: 1. <strong>Traffic Lights:</strong> This is usually located at cross-roads junctions. Traffic lights has three colours, which are <strong><span style="color: #ffcc00;">amber</span></strong>, <strong><span style="color: #008000;">green</span></strong> and <span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong>red</strong></span>. Each colour gives specific instruction to road users. E.g. <span style="background: #ffcc00; border-radius: 5px; padding: 2px;"><strong>Amber</strong></span> (Yellow light) indicates <strong>GET</strong> <strong>READY</strong> TO GO. <span style="background: #008000; border-radius: 5px; padding: 2px;"><strong>Green</strong></span> means GO. <span style="background: #ff0000; border-radius: 5px; padding: 2px;"><strong>Red</strong></span> means STOP. <p style="text-align: center;"><img class="size-full wp-image-37820 aligncenter" src="https://classhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/traffic-lights.jpg" alt="Safety Guidelines for Pedestrians, Cyclists and Motorists - Traffic lights" width="377" height="217" /><strong>Traffic Lights</strong></p>  

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