FAMILY

1 (a) Define EACH of the following terms:

(i) Sibling household (1 mark)

(ii) Single-parent family (1 mark)

(b) Identify TWO types of non-legal unions that consenting adults enter into in the Caribbean.
(2 marks)

(c) State TWO problems children in a single-parent family may face. (2 marks)

(d) State TWO functions of the family in the Caribbean. (2 marks)

(e) Describe TWO ways some Caribbean families preserve their cultural traditions.
(4 marks)

(2) Read the following passage and answer the questions below.

Pierre Hilton and Mag Foster with their six children have been living in a rented house for 22
years. Pierre says he does not yet have enough money to build a house and to get married.
Their two older children are responsible for the four younger siblings and the home every time
their parents are not at home, so they hardly find time to spend with their own friends. Very
often, there is conflict in the home because of this situation.

(a)
(i) Identify the family union in Pierre’s household. (1 mark)
(ii) Identify the type of family in the household. (1 mark)

(b) State TWO likely duties of the older children when they are responsible for their siblings.
(2 marks)

(c) Give TWO reasons why there are laws to protect children in the family. (4 marks)

(d)
(i) Suggest to Mag and Pierre THREE actions they may take to reduce conflict in
their home. (6 marks)

(ii) Explain why you believe EACH of these actions will work. (6 marks)
(3) (a) Identify TWO emotional needs of children that a family should satisfy. (2 marks)

(b) Describe ONE benefit to the society when the emotional needs of children are met.
(2 marks)

(4) Read the passage and answer the questions that follow.

Paul previously lived in a home with his parents and two sisters. His grandmother, Molly,
who is 85 years old has recently joined the family. She suffers from diabetes and high blood
pressure and uses a wheelchair. The family does not want her to live in the home for the elderly
which is located approximately six miles away. They have discussed with Grandmother Molly
the changes that will be made to improve her quality of life.

(a) (i) Name the family type to which Paul previously belonged. (1 mark)

(ii) Name the family type to which Paul now belongs. (1 mark)

(b) Identify TWO possible changes in the family which may improve the quality of life for
Grandmother Molly. (2 marks)