Contemporary family issues

• Agenda


  • Care for the elderly and vulnerable in society
  • Views on same-sex parenting
  • Views on trans issues
• Purpose of Families


  The family as protection for vulnerable members of society
• Purposes of the Family

  • Belonging
  • Aid (Support System)
  • Protection for vulnerable
  • Peace for Society
• 1 in 5 over 60 in the UK
• 18.5 million people will be over 60 in the UK by 2025 (ONS, 2015)
• 75% of 75 year olds in the UK have more than one long term condition
• A&E attendances by people aged 60 increased by two-thirds
• Qur'an: Sahih international: 'And your Lord has commanded that you shall not serve any but Him, and goodness to your parents. If either or both of them reach old age with you, say not to them so much as "Ugh" nor chide them, and speak to them a generous word Surah 17:23'
• Purpose of Families


  • Procreation
  • Religious Upbringing
  • Education
  • Socialisation
  • Stability