family roles

home ec

children

• learning to behave in a socially acceptable way e.g having manners and showing respect for others

• following family rules and carrying out simple chores

• understanding the difference between right and wrong and following the rules of society e.g do not steal

adolescents

• taking on extra responsibilities around the home

• having more input in family decisions and family rules

• acting as role models for younger siblings, passing on positive behaviours and atitudes

adolescents in school

• following school rules and behaving in a socially acceptable way

• working hard to achieve their best at school to reach their full potential

parents

• caring for and looking after their partner

• reproducing to create a family

• providing financially for their family so that their physical needs are met

• teaching children the norms, values, behaviours and social skills - helps child integrate into society

• provide a safe, loving and caring environment for family members so that their emotional needs are met

grandparents

• helping their children financially e.g paying for a deposit on a house

• passing on values, knowledge and wisdom to younger generations

• helping with childminding, can reduce the expense of childcare for parents

• providing emotional support to their children/grandchildren as the relationship has fewer rules and regulations

• however, as they get older they may depend on others for care or financial support to meet their own needs, becomes responsibility of their children