Marriage And Family Life Flashcards
Types of family
Nuclear family: A married couple living with their children in the same house
Cohabiting couple family: An unmarried couple living together with their children
Same sex couple family: Similar to a cohabiting couple family but same sex
Extended/multi family: Includes grandparents and other relatives under one roof
Lone parent family: A family with children and one parent
Reconstituted/blended family: The combination of two formerly separate families
Church teachings on sex
Presbyterian church: Sex is meant to be enjoyed within the context of a fully committed marriage
Church of Ireland: Pre marital sex hinders the fulfilment and purpose of it
Catholic church: Pre marital boning bad
Benefits of family to a child
Protection, support, care, companionship, behaviour, values, identity
