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What is nuclear family
Parents and their children living together
What is an extended family
Parents, children, and other relatives (e.g., grandparents, aunts, uncles)
What is a blended family?
A family where one or both parents have children from previous relationships.
What is a one‑parent family?
One parent raising children alone.
Aoife lives with her mam and her brother. What type of family is this?
A one‑parent family.
Liam lives with his dad, stepmother, and stepsister. What type of family is this?
A blended family.
True or false: A blended family includes step‑parents or step‑siblings.
True
Which family type includes grandparents living in the same home?
Extended family.
Name one function of the family
Emotional, socialisation, economic, educational, or physical care.
What is the economic function of the family?
Providing money, food, clothes, and shelter.
- What is the socialisation function?
Teaching children how to behave and interact with others.
What is the emotional function?
Giving love, support, security, and comfort.
Give an example of the educational function of the family.
Helping with homework, teaching skills, encouraging learning.
- True or false: Families teach children right from wrong.
True
Which function involves providing food, clothes, and shelter?
The economic function.
What is a role?
A set of duties or responsibilities someone has.
