JSS2 Second Term Social Studies Lesson Note – Family as the Basic Unit of the Society

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WEEK SIX

Topic: Family as the basic Unit of the Society.

Content.

The family is the smallest unit of a social Organization. It exists in every society.

According to the Sociologist a family is a group of people who are related by heredity or adoption.

The family is the first social group where a child is taught what is right and what is wrong, what is role is in the society through example. The family also passes the norms and folkways of the society from generation to generate.

Functions of the Family

1. Emotional Care: – The family gives every child Love, security, affection and companionship right from birth. All these help the child in developing good behaviour needed in relating well with others in the society.

Advantages of living together in family

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