The purpose of families
I can explain the different purposes of families and Christian teachings on the purposes of families.
The purpose of families
I can explain the different purposes of families and Christian teachings on the purposes of families.
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Key learning points
- The purpose of families means the reason why they exist.
- People have different views on the purpose of family, including procreation, stability and raising children in a faith.
- Survey data shows that love, kindness and support is important for families.
- Christian teachings suggest that families are key for procreation, teaching Christianity and providing for children.
- Attitudes towards procreation and not having children have changed over time.
Keywords
Procreate (procreation) - having a child; seen as a duty in many religions
Purpose - the reason for which something is done or created or why something exists
Family - traditionally, a group of one or more parents and their children living together as a unit
Common misconception
Christians think that families are only important for procreation.
Some Christians emphasise that families are important for procreation, but this is not the only purpose of families.
To help you plan your year 11 religious education lesson on: The purpose of families, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your year 11 religious education lesson on: The purpose of families, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
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