Families in Canada

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Families in Canada
Family represents the most adaptable institution within the society. It provides a basis that is
always responding to the cultural, social, environmental and economic forces that play a role in
restructuring the context in which people work and live. The structure and organization of
families has kept evolving over the years. ("Fast Facts: Rite of Passage", 2019). Several public
initiatives have been set up to provide support to families through caregiving, parental,
maternity, adoption, seniority protection as well as nurturing job legislations. Canadian families
have therefore become dynamic, complex and more diverse.
Historical families
Canadian family before the coming of the Europeans had some highly varying pattern. Several
communities and language groups existed as hunting bands whereas others existed in complex
institutions of hunting, fishing and agriculture. The structures of families often reflected the
different conditions of the economy. There was division of labor within different age sets and
gender. Men and women had varying responsibilities within different communities ("Parenting
in Canada", 2019).
Parenting values in children
Within Canadian communities, there exist an individualistic focus that is largely based on
children. Parents have the responsibility of supporting and raising their kids until they attain the
adult age, usually 18 years. After that age, they are advised to move out mostly to tertiary
schools and also to acquire part-time activities that can bring income. The children also taught to
have respect for themselves right at a tender age. ("Families and Work in Canada", 2019).
Parents equally have the responsibility to listen to the thoughts and ideas of their children and
equally negotiate with them.