Family Flashcards
(16 cards)
What are 4 types of family structures and describe them.
Nuclear Family. (2 parents and kids)
Extended Family. (2 parents, kids, and other relatives)
Lone-Parent Family. (1 parent and kids)
Blended Family. (2 Parent and kids from previous relationships)
What caused an increase of Lone-parent and blended families in Ireland?
The divorce act 1996
What influences are there on the family life? give examples for each.
Social Influences. (Divorce rates, Mothers working outside the home)
Economic Influences. (Unemployment, Cost of living)
Cultural Influences. (Race and religion)
What are the functions of the family? What does it provide?
Physical Needs.
Emotional Needs.
Social Needs/Skills.
Education.
What is a role in the family?
The way we are expected to behave and jobs we are expected to do.
What is the main cause of conflict in the family? Give an example.
Role confusion. A parents role being to care for their child when they want more independance.
What is the most important thing needed for conflice resolution?
Empathy from both parties.
How do you manage a household/family?
Make a descision and set goals.
Identify what recources are required.
Make a plan.
Take action.
What should be considered when buying household appliances?
Cost (Including running cost)
Energy Efficency
Space available/size
Reliablility
Quality
Easy to use
Features
Guarantee
What parts of the household does managing it apply to?
Cleaning
Money managment
Cooking
Laundrey
What are the responsibilites of kids?
Show respect
Obey authority
Good behaviour
Dependable in the home
Participate in school
What are the rights of kids in the home
Love/Understanding
Be cared for by parents
Healthy envirioment
Education
Protection from abuse
Rights of adults
To work
Vote
Consumer rights
Marrige
Responsibilites of adults
Provide for the family
Show respect
Set boundries for younger members of the family.
Good behaviour
Be aware of others needs
What is the meaning of empathy?
To understand the feelings of another person.
What is the aim of household manegment?
To provide a safe/healthy home enviroment for the family.
