A family is a group of people related by blood, marriage, or adoption who live together and support one another. Families are usually divided into:

• Nuclear family: Parents and their children.


• Extended family: Grandparents, uncles, aunts, cousins, and others living together or closely involved in the child’s life.

1. They give children food, clothes, and shelter.


2. They take care of children when they are sick.


3. They teach children right from wrong.


4. They help children go to school and do homework.


5. They teach children their culture, language, and traditions.


6. They show love and care so children feel safe and happy.

1. Children grow healthy and strong because they have food, clothes, and shelter.


2. Children recover quickly from sickness and stay healthy.


3. Children become responsible and well-behaved.


4. Children succeed in school and learn knowledge and skills.


5. Children understand their culture and respect traditions.


6. Children feel safe, loved, and confident in life.

1. They teach children family history and traditions.


2. They give advice when there is a problem at home.


3. They help with money or things when parents cannot.


4. They share life experience and wisdom.


5. They take care of children when parents are busy.


6. They introduce children to relatives and community events.

1. Children learn about their roots and family culture.


2. Children get guidance to solve problems and make good choices.


3. Children get support for education, health, or other needs.


4. Children learn life lessons and good behaviour from older relatives.


5. Children are looked after even when parents are unavailable.


6. Children meet other people and learn how to live in society.