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FAMILY RELATIONSHIP and FAMILY RESPONSIBILITIES

FAMILY RELATIONSHIP

Relatedness or connection by blood or marriage or adoption.

A. Kinds of Family Relationship

1. Married spouses - have been wed at a ceremony conducted by someone

licensed by the province to perform marriages.

2. Unmarried spouses - have lived with each other in a "marriage-like relationship"

for a certain minimum amount of time; this is the sort of relationship people mean

when they talk about "common-law spouses." The relationships of unmarried

spouses end when they separate.

3. Unmarried parents: Unmarried parents are people who have had a child

together but never lived together. Unmarried parents also include people who

were in a dating or casual relationship and have had a child.

4. Childrens caregivers and extended family: Extended family members and

other adults may have a parent-like relationship with a child who is not their

biological child. This might include grandparents, aunts and uncles, and other

people who have had a significant role in raising a child.

B. Factors that Affect the Quality of Family Relationship

Family Memories

Family Communication

Family Values

Good communication is an important tool to maintain good relationships among

members of the family.

C. Importance of Family Relationship

Provide love, protection, and guidance.

Help to build your confidence and self-esteem.

Provide a sense of belonging and independence.

D. Different Ways to Ensure a Peaceful and Happy Family

Hold family meetings. Discuss some family rules and important issues, Make

plans together and suggest improvements.

Help and support one another , especially when problem arise.

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Respect one another. Positive attitudes and good manners for smooth sailing in

the family. Children should respect their parents decisions.

Respect each others belongings. Always asks permission if you borrow

something.

Every member of the family should care for each other.

Inform other members of the family about invitations, notices, phone calls, etc. so

that everyone knows what is happening.

FAMILY RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibility - the state or fact of being responsible, answerable, or accountable of

something.

A. Parents Responsibilities

Parents are expected to provide for their childrens basic needs. The needs

include food, clothing, shelter, education, and love.

Care for their children when they are sick.

Good providers for the familys necessities.

Teaching children behavior that is acceptable to the family and to the society.

B. Childrens Responsibilities

The responsibilities of children grow as children become older and more able.

Responsible for following rules and for showing respect for all family members.

Should ask permission and seek approval from their parents in making important

decisions.

C. Shared Responsibilities

All members of the family may share in the responsibility of household chores.

Everyone helps meet needs of elderly members who may no longer be able to

care for themselves.

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FAMILY STRUCTURES

Are based on internal organization, descent, residence, and authority.

A. Classification of Family based on Internal Organization

1. Nuclear Family - Referred to as either primary or an elementary family. It is

composed of the married couple and their children. It is also known as

CONJUGAL FAMILY.

2 Kinds of Nuclear Family

a. Family of Orientation (origin)

Family which one is born, where is reared or socialized.

b. Family of Procreation

Established through marriage and consist of husband, a wife,

sons and daughters

2. Extended Family - Compose of two or more nuclear families or several

generations of family living together under one roof. It is also known as

CONSANGUINEAL FAMILY.

Types:

1. Parent-child relationship unmarried children and married children

with their families live with the parents.

2. Polygamous Family husband and wife relationship, where the man

keeps a number of nuclear family and unites them under a larger

family group.

B. Classification of Family based on Descent

1. Patrilineal Family wherein family members trace their relationship and

affiliates with relatives on the fathers side.

2. Matrilineal Family - wherein person traces his relationships and affiliates

with relatives on the mothers side.

3. Bilateral Family - a person traces his relationships affiliates with relatives on

both parents.

C. Classification of Family based on Residence

1. Patrilocal Residence wherein the newly married couple are required to live

with or near the domicile of the parents of the bridegroom.

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2. Matrilocal Residence wherein newly-married couple are required to live

with or near the domicile of the BRIDES parents.

3. Bilocal Residence wherein the couple chooses to stay either the grooms

parents or the brides parent, depending on the factors like the relative wealth

of the families or their status, the wishes of the parents or certain personal

preferences of the bride and the groom.

4. Neolocal Residence wherein the couple resides INDEPENDENTLY from

the parents of either groom or bride.

5. Avunculocal Residence wherein the newly married couple is prescribed to

reside with or near the maternal uncle of the groom.

D. Classification of Family based on Authority

1. Patriarchal Family type of family where authority is vested in the older

male in the family, often the father. The sons, especially the eldest, also enjoy

special prestige and privileges. The males speak for the familial group with

regard to property relations, legal obligations and criminal offenses. This type

is characterized by family solidarity and ancestor worship.

2. Matriarchal Family type of family where the authority is vested in the

mother or the mothers kin and can be found in societies where the mother

dominates the household.

3. Egalitarian Family type of family where the husband and the wife exercise

a more or less equal amount of authority.

4. Matricentric Family recently emerged wherein the prolonged absence of

the father gives the mother a dominant position in the family, although the

father may also share with the mother in decision-making.

By: SHERRY ROSE D. PLAZA