Ch 1: Families, Society, & You Sec 1- Families Today

What function does the family fulfill when it helps its members know what to expect in life?

• Security

• Recreation

• Education

• Socialization

What is a family called when their members do not carry out their functions?

• Insecure

• Dysfunctional

• Weak

• Incomplete

What is a place in society where many families live called?

• An association

• A community

• A congregation

• A convention

Where do families have the most impact?

• On their government

• On the world in which they live

• On the larger society

• On the community closest to them

What is the basic unit of society?

• The family

• The school

• The government

• The community

Which laws are set up specifically to help older family members?

• Tax laws

• Driving laws

• Property laws

• Social Security laws

In what way does business affect families?

• By making a profit

• Through employee policies

• By making products

• Through social services

Identify a service your community offers families.

• Parks

• Counseling programs

• Schools

• All of the above

What is one way a family's strength can be measured?

• By how well it provides

• By how much money it makes

• By how well it works together

• By how much it owns

What is another word to describe a strong family?

• Healthy

• Fun

• Independent

• Wealthy