Family Structure Flashcards
One party applies to the court for a divorce on the basis that the marriage has broken down ‘irretrievably ‘. What does this mean?
Irretrievable breakdown of marriage
There must be at least one reason why the marriage has broken down irretrievably. This is known as ‘grounds for divorce’. What are the divorce grounds?
Adultery 2 years separation with consent 5 years separation without consent Desertion Unreasonable behavior
Reasons children may be placed into care.
Neglect Young parents Abuse Drugs and alcohol Abandonment Parents in prison Death of parent Childs ill Behaviour of child Special needs Homeless Respite care
Why will going into looked after care help children?
Provides the child with clothes, food and essentials to make them comfortable
Can care for the child better
Keep them safe and rebuild trust
Keep from dangerous circumstances
Provides parental figures
Why do we need a family?
Help us learn as we grow
New experiences
Education
Clothes and food so we can be healthy and have the necessities to suceed
Advantages and disadvantages of a nuclear family
Advantage: financial support
Disadvantage: parents may argue
Advantages and disadvantages of an extended family
Advantage: extra help and support
Disadvantages: could be too involved
Lone parent family advantages and disadvantages
Advantages: closer bond with children
Disadvantages: less money and the parent has less time to spend with the child so they may feel lonely or abandoned
Reconstituted family advantages and disadvantages
Advantages: money and extra care
Disadvantages: family may not get along with new partner
Shared care families advantages and disadvantages
Advantages: equal bond with child
Disadvantages: friction between children and adults
Definition of a family
A family is a group of people who live together or are related by marriage or blood. This includes couples who co-habit
Whats a nuclear family?
2 people married or cohabit that live with their children
Whats an extended family?
A nuclear family with help from extended family (grandparents, aunts etc)
What is a lone parent family?
On parent brings up the child
90% female
Whats a reconstituted family?
One parent forms a new relationship which leads to a step parent
