families

• different types of families

  • nuclear
  • single parent
  • extended
  • adoptive
  • blended
  • cohabiting
• importance of family unit

  • Good communication skills
  • how to handle conflict
  • taking on responsibilities
  • caring attitudes towards others
• parents responsibilities

  1. Role models
  2. look after their health
  3. behaviour of the child
  4. ensure they go to school
  5. give love and time
• Christian teaching on family

  • Family members must support each other (emotionally or financially)
  • Families must look after elders
  • Bring up the next generation to follow the christian faith
• Bibical teachings


  Exodus 20:13

  ”respect your father and mother”