Love 

-   It's the foundation of all the other emotions we feel in relationships. Love , not only for the
thriving of our relationships but for our own feelings of self-worth? The lack of love can be the
source of the negative emotions we feel.

Love - is another form of dedication, passion and consistent performance. The best technique to
evaluate happiness is to understand the value of a situation and act upon it wisely.
We can say that happiness is indirectly proportional to love. Happiness is not something we can
buy, it has to be created. Love is not a relationship between nations. It is a condition of mind
brought about by serenity of soul.
Love is not merely the absence of war. It is also a state of peace. Lasting love can come only to
lovely people.
If you want to become a most lovable person at the workplace/ within your family, you have to be
very dedicated, passionate and consistent to create happiness in life with respect to the value of a
situation.

Family
The family is the oldest and most universal institution established on earth. It is the basic social
institution cherished and protected by the state. It is the primary group formed by the ceremonial
marriage of a male and female, resulting later in birth of one or more children. These children are
reared to become worthy members of the society.

Family - is a socially sanctioned, relatively permanent grouping of people who are united by
blood , marriage or adoption and who generally live together and cooperate economically.
( Hebding and Glick, 1992.)

Characteristics of Family
1. A family is composed of people united by ties of marriage , blood or adoption;
2. The member of a family usually live together under one roof and they constitute a single
housekeeping unit.
3. The family members are associated with one another with specific roles.
4. The family maintains a culture
 Functions of a Family

1. Family provides for the continuity of mankind through reproduction, which is a

prerequisite for the survival of a society.
2. Family regulates sexual behavior.
3. Provides the necessary care, training and protection of every member.
4. Family responsible for socializing the child.
5. Family is an important mechanism for social control.
6. Performs of biological maintenance.
7. Has educational function.
8. Family has a religious function.
9. Family has a political function.

Importance of the Family

1. The family is the transmitter of culture.
2. Serves as a model for the establishment of another family
3. In the family, the child learns the meaning of social responsibility and the necessity for
cooperation .
4. The strong or weak mental and physical aspects of the organisms inherited from the
parents can be developed in the family.
Classification of Family
1. According to Organization:
1.1 conjugal family- this composed of husband and wife.
1.2 Nuclear family- consist of husband, wife and their dependent children.
1.3 Extended family- is composed of two or more nuclear family related to each other
economically and socially.
2. According to Place of Residence
2.1 Neolocal- newly wed couple take up residence away from their parents. Decide the
place of their parents.
2.2 Patrilocal- newly wed couple to take up residence with the husband kin.
2.3 Matrilocal- require newly wed couple to take up residence with the wife’s kin.
3. According to Authority
3.1 Patriarchal- is solely exercised by the father
3.2 Matriarchal- under authority of the mother
3.3 Egalitarian- spouses jointly share in decision- making, control of family resources and
child rearing.
Activity.1. As a member of your family , what vital functions does your family perform in your
own locality. Justify your answer.
2. define a family. Why is the family considered to be the basic unit of society?