Modern Family Structures (Leaving Cert Home Economics): Quizzes
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What are the four main types of family structures in Ireland today?
What are the four main types of family structures in Ireland today?
Nuclear, extended, one-parent, blended
How many children do today's nuclear families average?
How many children do today's nuclear families average?
One to two children
What economic characteristic do most modern nuclear families share?
What economic characteristic do most modern nuclear families share?
Dual-income households
What advantage do smaller nuclear families have?
What advantage do smaller nuclear families have?
Increased mobility
What are the two types of extended families?
What are the two types of extended families?
Classic and modified
What is the greatest strength of extended families?
What is the greatest strength of extended families?
Emotional and practical support in crises
Why are extended families less geographically mobile?
Why are extended families less geographically mobile?
Difficult to coordinate moves for larger groups
What percentage of one-parent families in Ireland are headed by women?
What percentage of one-parent families in Ireland are headed by women?
87%
What presents a significant obstacle for single parents trying to access employment?
What presents a significant obstacle for single parents trying to access employment?
Childcare costs
What state support programme helps one-parent families?
What state support programme helps one-parent families?
One-Parent Family Payment
How are blended families typically formed?
How are blended families typically formed?
Divorced/separated parents enter new relationships
What emotional challenge might children in blended families face?
What emotional challenge might children in blended families face?
Loyalty conflicts
Why do blended families experience greater financial pressures?
Why do blended families experience greater financial pressures?
Parents support children from previous and new households