American Family Structure
The country that I chose to research was Canada. The reason for that is because I've always wanted to take a trip and visit there for a week or two. Maybe someday I''ll be able too. The first question I'll be answering is, "What is the typical family structure in your country?" The second question I'll be answering is, "What are traditions, values, or norms for the country and within each family." The last question I'll be answering is, "How are families in the country you researched different from American families?
"There were 12,437,500 households reported in the 2006 Canadian Census. The majority of people lived in family households (69.6%), a significant number lived alone (26.8%), and a smaller number lived with one or more unrelated persons (3.7%). The average size of a household in 2006 was 2.5 people." What is becoming more diverse is the structure of Canadian families. In Canada, the norm used to be that the traditional family was made up of two parents with children. However, it's no longer happening. Legally married couples with children were made up of at least 34.6% of all families. Canadian families are changing immensely. There are fewer families in the household and there are less children living at home. Also, there is an increase in step families. For example, there is numerous mixes …show more content…
of step-parents, step siblings, step children, and half siblings. A nuclear family is made up of a mom, a dad, and children. An extended family consists of grandparents, uncles, aunts, and cousins. A single parent family is made up of only one parent with children. A role for a nuclear family is providing love and care for their biological offspring. A role for an extended family is helping to build a healthy, strong, and stable family. A role for a single parent is going to work and playing the significant figure's part, whether it's the father figure, or the mother figure. The most common family is the nuclear family.
All societies have different traditions, values, and norms. This is what makes every country unique in it's own way. In Canada, a tradition that they celebrate is known as, "Canada Day." It celebrates Canada's birthday in the year of 1867. By them signing the Constitution Act, Canada became a new federation with its own constitution. This day is celebrated in all territories and provinces. For most people, it's a day off for them. That's just one of the money traditions that they observe. Some Canadian values that they live by are; law and order, peace, equality, freedom, and respect. A norm in Canada is punctuality. Canadians are always on time to anything and everything. They never show up late. They believe that if you're late, especially by 15 minutes, it's rude and ignorant. They also believe that if you're 15 minutes early, it may be awkward, as though, the person may not be ready. This is just one norm when it comes to the people living in Canada.
"Canadians and Americans share a number of similar values. Nearly two-thirds of Americans (65%) and Canadians (63%) think people determine their own success in life." Another thing that they have in common is that the Canadians and also the Americas have come to the agreement that the government should take care of the poor people. A difference among the two is that they both think differently about the people in each country. For example, the Canadians view the Americans as impolite, and rude. The Americans view the Canadians as overly polite, and pushovers.
The country that I chose to research again was Canada.
The reason for that is because I've always wanted to take a trip and visit there for a week or two. Maybe someday I''ll be able too. The first question that I answered was "What is the typical family structure in your country?" The second question that I answered was, "What are traditions, values, or norms for the country and within each family." The last question that I answered was, "How are families in the country you researched different from American families? In conclusion, both Canada and America share many similarities, as well as differences. That's what makes them extremely special in their own
ways.
"There were 12,437,500 households reported in the 2006 Canadian Census. The majority of people lived in family households (69.6%), a significant number lived alone (26.8%), and a smaller number lived with one or more unrelated persons (3.7%). The average size of a household in 2006 was 2.5 people." What is becoming more diverse is the structure of Canadian families. In Canada, the norm used to be that the traditional family was made up of two parents with children. However, it's no longer happening. Legally married couples with children were made up of at least 34.6% of all families. Canadian families are changing immensely. There are fewer families in the household and there are less children living at home. Also, there is an increase in step families. For example, there is numerous mixes …show more content…
of step-parents, step siblings, step children, and half siblings. A nuclear family is made up of a mom, a dad, and children. An extended family consists of grandparents, uncles, aunts, and cousins. A single parent family is made up of only one parent with children. A role for a nuclear family is providing love and care for their biological offspring. A role for an extended family is helping to build a healthy, strong, and stable family. A role for a single parent is going to work and playing the significant figure's part, whether it's the father figure, or the mother figure. The most common family is the nuclear family.
All societies have different traditions, values, and norms. This is what makes every country unique in it's own way. In Canada, a tradition that they celebrate is known as, "Canada Day." It celebrates Canada's birthday in the year of 1867. By them signing the Constitution Act, Canada became a new federation with its own constitution. This day is celebrated in all territories and provinces. For most people, it's a day off for them. That's just one of the money traditions that they observe. Some Canadian values that they live by are; law and order, peace, equality, freedom, and respect. A norm in Canada is punctuality. Canadians are always on time to anything and everything. They never show up late. They believe that if you're late, especially by 15 minutes, it's rude and ignorant. They also believe that if you're 15 minutes early, it may be awkward, as though, the person may not be ready. This is just one norm when it comes to the people living in Canada.
"Canadians and Americans share a number of similar values. Nearly two-thirds of Americans (65%) and Canadians (63%) think people determine their own success in life." Another thing that they have in common is that the Canadians and also the Americas have come to the agreement that the government should take care of the poor people. A difference among the two is that they both think differently about the people in each country. For example, the Canadians view the Americans as impolite, and rude. The Americans view the Canadians as overly polite, and pushovers.
The country that I chose to research again was Canada.
The reason for that is because I've always wanted to take a trip and visit there for a week or two. Maybe someday I''ll be able too. The first question that I answered was "What is the typical family structure in your country?" The second question that I answered was, "What are traditions, values, or norms for the country and within each family." The last question that I answered was, "How are families in the country you researched different from American families? In conclusion, both Canada and America share many similarities, as well as differences. That's what makes them extremely special in their own
ways.