Family in Nigeria
OWOLABI MOTUNRAYO GANIYAT
HND 1 FULL TIME
SOCIOLOGY OF THE FAMILY
Advantages and Disadvantages of a Large Family.
A family is a group of individuals related by blood. It is a basic unit of the society traditionally consisting of a mother and father, rearing their children. The family is also the greatest agent of socialization in a society.
In every society, family is of different types which are usually graded by size. The most common type of family is the Extended family, commonly called large family; and Nuclear family, commonly called small family.
An extended family is that which consist of father, mother, children as well as cousins, uncles, nephews and nieces, grand-parents and family friends, which is why it is called a large family. Nuclear family on the other side is a relatively small family which consists majorly of the father, mother and children only.
In Nigeria and mostly other African countries, the large family is usually more dominant. The advantages of a large/extended family are among others highlighted below:
-It has a lot of members and there is more than one earning member in a large family. That is, there is more than one source of income for a large family. This makes it easier for family needs to be met and in time, more than it will be in a small family where the source of income comes only form the parents. In addition, members can help each other in bad times and in an unforeseen or emergency situation as every member of the family, especially those who provides the family income, will rally round to save such situation.
-A large family has parents, children and uncles, aunties and grandparents. Therefore, children can enjoy the company of all the members. They are never alone. A large family also has a joyful atmosphere. Everyone has his/her story at the end of the day and they all sit and talk about their good experiences, their problems and possible solutions together. With this level of love shared within the family, it is
HND 1 FULL TIME
SOCIOLOGY OF THE FAMILY
Advantages and Disadvantages of a Large Family.
A family is a group of individuals related by blood. It is a basic unit of the society traditionally consisting of a mother and father, rearing their children. The family is also the greatest agent of socialization in a society.
In every society, family is of different types which are usually graded by size. The most common type of family is the Extended family, commonly called large family; and Nuclear family, commonly called small family.
An extended family is that which consist of father, mother, children as well as cousins, uncles, nephews and nieces, grand-parents and family friends, which is why it is called a large family. Nuclear family on the other side is a relatively small family which consists majorly of the father, mother and children only.
In Nigeria and mostly other African countries, the large family is usually more dominant. The advantages of a large/extended family are among others highlighted below:
-It has a lot of members and there is more than one earning member in a large family. That is, there is more than one source of income for a large family. This makes it easier for family needs to be met and in time, more than it will be in a small family where the source of income comes only form the parents. In addition, members can help each other in bad times and in an unforeseen or emergency situation as every member of the family, especially those who provides the family income, will rally round to save such situation.
-A large family has parents, children and uncles, aunties and grandparents. Therefore, children can enjoy the company of all the members. They are never alone. A large family also has a joyful atmosphere. Everyone has his/her story at the end of the day and they all sit and talk about their good experiences, their problems and possible solutions together. With this level of love shared within the family, it is