Concept of Family in Contemporary Society

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CONCEPT OF FAMILY AS REFLECTED IN THE CONTEMPORARY SOCIETY
Introduction
A family is termed as a group of parents and children living together, and the parents
have the responsibility of raising the kids. There are two types of families; the first type is a
nuclear family which is very common in the modern society. This family comprises of a father
and mother and children which can be owned or adopted. The second type of family is extended
in which the parents of the groom and the bride together with sisters and brothers of the couple
maybe decide to live together. All these members play significant roles while living together as
they can share problems and help each other in times of need. Without love, these family
members cannot be able to live together for an extended period.
The Concept of the Family in the Contemporary Society
According to Barnes, Rowe & Roden (2013), family is considered to be the most significant unit
in a community as it plays an essential role of fulfilling the emotional and physical needs of
individuals which are required in achieving economic and social development. Any family will
be affected negatively by wars, natural calamities like droughts, health epidemics like AIDs and
illiteracy rate in the community as it leads to poverty whereby potential family members will not
be able to provide for basic needs for the minors who cannot provide for themselves, and
therefore children are profoundly affected by this factors (Patterson, DeBaryshe & Ramsey,
2017, p.29). For a family to be able to meet the psychological needs of its children, its members
should convey mutual respect, must be nurturing and provide intimacy. The family should also
socialize the children by introducing them to other members of the society. Families are the kid’s
source of economic resources like shelter, clothes, and food. Families should also ensure that the
kids are in good health and receives an education.
Family Strength Framework
Family strength framework is a concept in which families’ works best through
operational strengths which can bring benefits to the family (Barnes & Rowe, 2013). It is a set of
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