Nature and Purpose of Families

In this lesson, we will explore the nature and purpose of families. We will learn about different types of families and varied views on the purpose of the family, including Christian, Islamic and Secular views.

Nature and Purpose of Families

In this lesson, we will explore the nature and purpose of families. We will learn about different types of families and varied views on the purpose of the family, including Christian, Islamic and Secular views.

Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. Christian and Islamic views on the purpose of family.
  2. The family as the basis of society.
  3. The family as protection for vulnerable members of society.
  4. Types of family including nuclear, extended, reconstituted, single parent.

Equipment

You will need two different coloured pens: black or blue and another coloured pen, such as green or red.

Content guidance

  • Contains subject matter which individuals may find upsetting.

Supervision

Adult supervision suggested.

Licence

This content is made available by Oak National Academy Limited and its partners and licensed under Oak’s terms & conditions (Collection 1), except where otherwise stated.

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8 Questions

Q1.
What is a Nuclear Family?
A family that extends beyond just parents and their children by including other relatives
This is a family made up of one parent (father or mother) and children
Correct answer: This is a family made up of two parents and children
Q2.
What is another name for a Blended Family?
Nuclear Family
Correct answer: Reconstituted Family
Single-Parent Family
Q3.
What do most Christians and Muslims believe are the primary purposes of the family? Select three of the following.
Correct answer: Procreation to preserve society
Correct answer: Provision for children
Correct answer: To educate children in morals, faith and values
To have someone to care for them in old age
Q4.
Which of the following religious traditions prefers Nuclear and Extended Families?
Correct answer: Both
Christianity
Islam
Neither
Q5.
Which of the following is false?
Christians believe husbands should love their wives
Christians believe that children should honour their parents
Correct answer: Christians believe that fathers should embitter their children
Christians believe wives should submit to their husbands
Q6.
The term 'Nuclear' in Nuclear Family is derived from which of the following Latin words?
Correct answer: Nucleus
Nucular
Nuculea
Q7.
Which of the following is NOT a humanist view?
Homosexuals should be allowed to adopt children
Correct answer: Husbands are the head of the home
Wives should not be under the control of their husbands
Women should be allowed to work outside of the home
Q8.
Which of the following is the view of most Muslims?
Correct answer: Homosexuals are not good role models for society
Women are not equal to men
Women should work primarily outside of the home

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