Roles of Each Family Members and Functions of the Family – Basic 5 Home Economics Lesson Note (First Term)

Learning objectives

By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to: 

1. identify the roles of each family members 
2. summarize the roles of each family members 

iii. evaluate the functions of family

Previous knowledge

Pupils understand family types and have observed roles in their own families.

Lesson content

A. roles of family members

1. Father/Male Parent Roles:

• Provides financial support for the family
• Protects the family from harm
• Makes important family decisions
• Disciplines children when necessary
• Provides guidance and advice
• Maintains family property

2. Mother/Female Parent Roles:

• Takes care of children’s daily needs
• Prepares meals for the family
• Keeps the home clean and organized
• Provides emotional support and comfort
• Teaches children good behavior
• Manages household expenses

3. Children’s Roles:

• Obey and respect parents
• Help with household chores
• Study hard and do well in school
• Take care of younger siblings
• Keep their belongings neat and tidy
• Show love and appreciation to parents

4. Grandparents’ Roles (in extended families):

• Share wisdom and experience
• Help care for grandchildren
• Preserve family traditions
• Provide additional support to parents
• Tell family stories and history

B. functions of the family

1. Physical Care Function

• Providing food, shelter, and clothing
• Ensuring health care and medical attention
• Protecting family members from danger

2. Emotional Function

• Showing love and affection
• Providing comfort during difficult times
• Building self-confidence in family members

3. Educational Function

• Teaching children right from wrong
• Helping with school work
• Passing on family values and traditions

4. Social Function

• Teaching social skills and manners
• Helping family members interact with others
• Maintaining relationships with community

5. Economic Function

• Earning money to meet family needs
• Managing family budget and expenses
• Teaching children about money management

Teaching AIDS

Role-play materials, charts showing family activities, pictures of families

Evaluation questions

1. List 3 roles of a father in the family
2. What are 3 roles of children in the family?
3. Name 4 functions of the family
4. How does the family provide emotional support?