Family Functions (Leaving Cert Home Economics): Flashcards
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Five main family functions
Five main family functions
Physical, Emotional, Economic, Social, Educational
Physical function definition
Physical function definition
Providing safe environment & meeting basic physical needs
Emotional function definition
Emotional function definition
Providing emotional security, love, comfort & confidence
Economic function definition
Economic function definition
Ensuring financial security & managing resources effectively
Social function definition
Social function definition
Socialising children & teaching social norms/values
Educational function definition
Educational function definition
Supporting learning & intellectual development of members
State support for physical function
State support for physical function
Healthcare, housing schemes, childcare subsidies
State support for emotional function
State support for emotional function
Mental health services, family therapy, social services
State support for economic function
State support for economic function
Welfare benefits, tax relief, employment policies
State support for social function
State support for social function
Education system, community programmes, legal framework
State support for educational function
State support for educational function
Public education, grants/scholarships, special ed services
Example of physical function
Example of physical function
Planning nutritious meals & ensuring regular mealtimes
Example of emotional function
Example of emotional function
Offering comfort & encouragement during difficult times
Example of social function
Example of social function
Teaching children about right and wrong behaviour
Example of economic function
Example of economic function
Creating & managing household budgets