Functions of the Family Flashcards
What are the 6 Family Functions?
Reproductive/Sexual Function, Physical Care Function, Socialization Function, Social Control Function, Emotional Function, Economic Function
What is the Reproductive/Sexual Function?
the task of having and raising children, adding new members, couple having a relationship that provides for their sexual needs, this strengthens the economy through more production of goods and services
What is the Physical Care Function?
family provides physical care for its members, provides basic tasks such as bathing and feeding, to stay healthy and contribute to society
What is the Socialization Function?
The family is the primary source of socialization while children acquire characteristics to get behaviors, taking children to school, learning language, taking them to events, this leads to them being educated and acquire careers
What is the Social Control Function?
controls the behavior of the members through discipline, this goes o to making them obey the law and be good citizens
What is the Emotional Function?
The family is the source of bonds and the formation of the ideas of intimate relationships, individuals will care for people, develop their own relationships and raise their own families
What is the Economic Function?
the consumption and production of goods and services, providing for the economy, the parents earn money through careers
