2.  Family is the basic makeup of the world  This course allows students to examine the history of the family in a variety of cultures from the beginning/origins of the “family” to contemporary Canadian family

4.  Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms  Changing social values  Canadian legislation has extended the legal definition of family from the original concept (based on heterosexual marriage and biological links to children) to include:  Step parents  Unwed fathers  Co-habitation  Unmarried and married homosexual partners

5.  Based on the government's definition of the family, consider what changes may happen to the institution of the family in the next few decades...

6.  Charter of the Rights of the Family  B: family is based on marriage – between man and woman – freely contracted – publically expressed – indissoluble (can not be dissolved) - open to the transmission of life  E: a community of love – teach cultural, ethical, social, spiritual, and religious values essential for development of its members and society

7.  How does the Catholic Church’s view come into play as the roles within the family change over time?

8. ...any combination of two or more persons who are bound together over time by ties of mutual consent, birth and/or adoption or placement and who, together, assume responsibilities for the following functions of the family...

10. FunctionDescriptionBenefit to Society 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

11.  Families have children through birth, adoption, and may also use the help of fertility clinics, etc.  Benefits to Canadian Society:  -Population increases  -Economy may improve (increased demand for goods/services)

12.  Bathing children, feeding family, taking older parents to appointments, etc.  Benefits to Canadian Society:  -Individuals within the population stay healthy  -Members will be able to contribute to society (especially when in good health)

13.  Teaching children language, taking them to school, helping with homework, taking children to cultural activities, church, etc.  Benefits to Canadian Society:  -Individuals will have the skills, knowledge, values, and attitudes consistent with employability and citizenship expectations  -People will be educated, find careers, have their own families, earn money

14.  Teaching children right from wrong, discipline, etc.  Benefits to Canadian Society:  -Individuals will obey the laws of the society and country

15.  Family members comfort children when crying, support them in making decisions, etc.  Benefits to Canadian Society:  -Individuals will care for others in society  -Individuals will develop strong relationships and raise their own families

16.  Parents or guardians earn money through work/careers, perform household chores, pay bills, buy food and clothing, provide shelter, pay for activities, etc.  Benefits to Canadian Society:  -Parents provide for their families  -Families contribute to society (economically)  -Families provide goods or services (through skills and employment)  -Families require goods and services (and will pay for them)