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What does family mean?

What does family mean?. Define family. Your opinion. Types of Families. There are four main kinds of family groups: the nuclear family, the extended family the single-parent family the blended family. Brainstorm different types of families:. Living alone Cohabitation

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What does family mean?

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  1. What does family mean?

  2. Define family. Your opinion

  3. Types of Families • There are four main kinds of family groups: • the nuclear family, • the extended family • the single-parent family • the blended family.

  4. Brainstorm different types of families:

  5. Living alone • Cohabitation • Couple with no children (DINK) • Divorced adults • Single parent families • Step families • Adoptive/Foster family/legal guardians • Grandparents living with families or raising grandchildren • "Boomerang" families - children move back in

  6. The functions of a family • a) Socialization, b)Reproductive and Sexual Functions, c)Economic functions, d)Identity and Social Status, and e)Emotional Security. f)Productive functionRead more: http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_are_the_functions_of_a_family#ixzz25AQdcnlE

  7. WHY LIVE IN A FAMILY?

  8. 1. Love and closeness • 2. Offer continuity in emotional attachments, rights, and obligations. • 3. Close proximity which facilitates cooperation and communication. • 4. Abiding familiarity with others. Can know ourselves and others well. • 5. Economic benefits.

  9. Question • How do you think the meaning of family has change in the last 40 years?

  10. Project • Refer to handout

  11. Different families over the years • Families depicted in the media

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