Our Family Class 2

Family and Family Members

A family is a special group of people who are all related to each other. It includes grandparents, parents, uncles, aunts, children, and cousins. They may or may not live in the same house.

Different Types of Family

Nuclear family: When parents live with their children, it's called a nuclear family.

Joint family: If children, their parents, and their grandparents all live together in one house, it's called a joint family. Sometimes, other family members like uncles, aunts, and cousins also live in the same house.

Here's a table highlighting the main differences between a Joint family and Nuclear family:

How Family Members are Related?

Surname: Each of us has a name, and in a family, we have a common name that we share. It's called a surname. The surname helps identify our family and is usually written after our first name.

Relations in a Family

a) We all have a mother and a father. We may also have a sister or a brother, or both, who live with us in our family.
b) Our grandparents are the parents of our mother and father.
c) The parents of our mother are our maternal grandparents, and the parents of our father are our paternal grandparents.
d) Our mother's sister and our father's sister are our aunts.
e) Our mother's brother and our father's brother are our uncles.
f) The children of our uncles and aunts are our cousins.
g) We are the grandchildren (grandson/granddaughter) of our grandparents.
h) If you are a girl, you are called a niece to your aunt or uncle. If you are a boy, you are called a nephew to your aunt or uncle.

Frequently Asked Questions

1.What are the roles of family members in a household?

Family members play a number of roles. Children attend school and help with housework while parents work to make money for the family and earn a living.

2. What is a family tree, and how is it created?

A family tree is a diagram showing family relationships. It starts with the child and branches out to parents, grandparents, and other relatives.

3. What are cousins, and how are they related to you?

Cousins are the children of your aunts and uncles. They are related to you because their parents are your parents' siblings.

4. What are the different types of families?

Nuclear families (with parents and children), joint families (with extended family members), and single-parent households are all examples of families.

5. How do families celebrate special occasions together?

Families spend time together, share meals, and exchange gifts to celebrate important occasions such as birthdays, anniversaries, and festivals.