INTRODUCTION TO FAMILY LIFE EDUCATION
CONTENT
- Meaning of Family
- Types of Family
- Roles and Responsibilities of Each Member of the Family
Meaning of Family
What is family? A family is a basic unit of society that is responsible for supporting, caring for and preparing children for adulthood. It is a group of people that are related to one another by blood, marriage or law. The family is usually the first environment of every child, the personality development of the child is highly influenced by the family. The family is the primary environment in which the child grows.
Types of Family
There are two types of families:
(i) Nuclear family.
(ii) Extended family.
Other types of modern-day family
(iii) Foster family.
(iv) Adopted family.
The nuclear family
A nuclear family is made up of the husband, wife and children.
The extended family
This consists of the husband, wife or wives, their children, grandparent’s aunts, uncle and cousins.
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