A. Meet Basic Needs-Physical, Emotional, Social, and Intellectual
B. Prepared Children to live in society
Teach values, norms, language, dress, foods music
Unintentionally by example
Intentionally through communication and religion
Provide support- Family friends coworkers religion
Form Traditions
Celebration Traditions (Birthday, Holidays)
Family Traditions(unique to family, vacations special activities)
Patterned Family Traditions (centered around daily routines)
Shared Values
Handle Conflicts