Submitted to:

Sir Saif-ur-Rehman
submitted by:
Group 1(Huda,Areeba,Saweera)
 Family:

Family is a social unit that consists of individuals related by blood,

marriage, or adoption, who share a common residence, economic
resources, and emotional bonds. The family provides a supportive
environment for its members, promoting physical, emotional, and social
well-being.
 Characteristics of Family:

1. Emotional bonds: Family members share strong emotional ties, such as love,
care, and loyalty.
2. Interdependence: Family members rely on each other for support, comfort,
and security.
3. Commitment: Family members make a long-term commitment to care for and
support one another.
4. Shared identity: Family members share a common identity, heritage, and
values.
5. Support system: Family provides a support system for its members, helping
them cope with life's challenges.
 Functions of Family

- Socialization: Family teaches children social norms, values, and behaviors.

- Emotional support: Family provides emotional support, love, and care to its members.
- Economic support: Family provides financial support and resources to its members.
- Reproduction: Family is responsible for reproducing and continuing the human species

Importance of Family

- Provides sense of belonging: Family gives individuals a sense of belonging and connection to
others.
- Supports social order: Family helps maintain social order by teaching children social norms and
values.
- Economic stability: Family provides economic stability and support to its members.
 Types of family:
1. Nuclear Family
Consists of two parents and their dependent children
In a long-term committed relationship
Children are raised by their biological parents

2. Extended Family
Includes three or more generations of relatives
May include grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, and other relative
provides emotional and financial support to family member

3. Single-Parent Family
- Consists of one parent may result from divorce, separation, or the death of a parent
- Children are raised by a single parent
- Increasingly common in many societies
 4. Blended Family (Stepfamily)
- Consists of a married couple and their children from previous relationships
- May include stepbrothers, stepsisters, and step-parents
- Can be challenging to adjust to new family dynamics
- Common in many societies due to high divorce rates

5. Adoptive Family
- Consists of parents and their adopted children
- Children are raised by parents who are not their biological parents
- Adoption can be domestic or international
- Provides a loving home for children in need

6. Foster Family
- Consists of parents and their foster children
- Children are temporarily placed with foster parents due to neglect, abuse, or other family crises
- Foster parents provide care and support until the child can be reunited with their biological
parents or adopted
7. Multigenerational Family
- Consists of three or more generations living together
- May include grandparents, parents, and children
- Often provides emotional and financial support to family members

8. Communal Family
- Consists of a group of people living together and sharing resources
- May include unrelated individuals or families
- based on shared values or lifestyles
 Responsibilities
Primary Responsibilities

1. Providing basic needs: Food, shelter, clothing, and healthcare for all family members.

2. Emotional support and love: Offering a nurturing environment, emotional support, and
unconditional love.
3. Safety and protection: Ensuring physical and emotional safety, and protecting family members from
harm.
4. Education and personal development: Supporting education, skill-building, and personal growth
for all family members.
5. Socialization and values: Teaching social norms, values, and morals to help family members
become responsible citizens.
Secondary Responsibilities

1. Financial management: Managing finances, budgeting, and saving for the future.

2. Household management: Maintaining a clean, organized, and comfortable home environment.

3. Health and wellness: Promoting healthy habits, exercise, and mental well-being.

4. Leisure and recreation: Encouraging relaxation, hobbies, and quality time together.

5. Community involvement: Participating in community activities, volunteering, and contributing to

society.
 Deterioration of Family in the western society

1. Increased poverty: The deterioration of family in Western societies has led to increased poverty,
particularly among single-parent households.

2. Growing crime rates: The breakdown of family has contributed to growing crime rates, particularly
among young people.

3. Decline in education: The deterioration of family has led to a decline in educational achievement,
particularly among children from single-parent households.

4. Increased mental health issues: The breakdown of family has contributed to increased mental
health issues, particularly among children and young people.
Thank You!