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 * The Family unit**

A family is a group of people who share goals and values, have long-term commitments to one another, and reside usually in the same dwelling place. This group typically consists of one or two parents and their children. One of the primary functions of the family is to produce and reproduce persons—biologically and socially. Different types of families are nuclear, extended, single parents, foster parents, adoptive parents, and step parents.

Each member has different roles and responsibilities that they play when contributing to their family. The mother and father (if both parents are present) are the caretakers and providers of the other members of the family. Usually they tend to be the head of the household. In some instances, one of the two (or even neither) of the biological parents are not present and replaced by another member. Other members of the family may include the son, daughter, brother, sister, grandmother, grandfather, uncle, aunt, cousin, niece, nephew, and/or in-law. Every member plays a critical role in the development of the family.

The family is a social institution devoted to promoting the personal and social development of its members. It is important to develop and strengthen family relationships because each member is dependent on each other for emotional, physical, social and psychological support. Without this support, the interaction among individuals and family members may be compromised. The quality of relationships in the home is affected by the ways family members communicate, share, take responsibility and help one another. A constant yet fluctuating support system is required throughout the life-cycle of the family unit so that the needs of each member can be met at all times.


 * Child Care and Development**

Since children are like sponges and soak up every behavior and event they see, it is important to show respect for one's self and the partner, albeit the father or some other figure. It is also important to show love and a caring attitude towards your child. This encourages them to develop respect towards themselves as well as a caring attitude to others, particularly towards children, the elderly and people with special needs. Another positive benefit to your developing child is creating an environment which introduces them to healthy eating habits. Healthy eating and regular exercise go hand-in-hand with emotional support to fulfill the fundamental needs of your family.

The environment that a child is exposed to can contain many childhood diseases that can be a deadly detriment to their development. A means of preventing the spread of contagious diseases is through [|immunizations]. Immunizations and vaccines are the best defense against dangerous childhood diseases.

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