Name: Farhana Naidoo

Student Number: 58055533

Module: EDT304R
Assignment: Two
Semester: One
Unique Number: 700588

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Contents Page

1. Question one.........................................................................................................................2&3

2. Question two.........................................................................................................................4&5

3. Question three......................................................................................................................6&7

4. Question four........................................................................................................................8

5. Bibliography...........................................................................................................................9

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QUESTION ONE

1.1 a) Nuclear family:

 Most basic type of family

 Core family/postmodern family
 Marital bond = MOST IMPORTANT
 A man and his wife and any immediate children

b) Polygamous family:

 The man is spouse and father to two or more nuclear families

 Man enters into two or more marriages and all the families then combine to form a larger
family unit

1.2 I prefer the Nuclear Family.

I prefer this family because it is the type of family i grew up in, it is the most basic type of family.
Marriage is the most important in this family and i like that because i strongly believe in people
that love each other should have a strong marital bond. Growing up in a nuclear family makes
children more responsible. While the general belief is that children in a nuclear family do not
interact with others, there are those who contest the claim. Children from a nuclear family learn
to solve problems on their own and exhibit a sense of ownership. They look up to their parents,
who delegate responsibilities and also make the kids share work — household or otherwise. The
children also see their parents as being supportive of each other and learn from them. Usually, in a
nuclear family, both parents work. So, it only makes sense for the children to have one or more
extracurricular activities. Also, children tend to be more independent. Nuclear families are more
financially stable than joint families and can provide children with better opportunities in life.
Finances get sorted more easily. Since it’s a smaller family, the expenses are considerably lesser,
which means better financial stability. This means frequent family vacations and more visits to a
nearby restaurant or a movie, all of which strengthen the bond between family members, which i
am a huge fan of. These are the reasons as to why i prefer a nuclear family.

1.3 The family is affected by modern global world and its trends. Notions like imperialism,
universal citizenship and the link between cultures and identity influence the role played by the
family. In an uncertain world with very few boundaries, parents will have to clarify their own
values about the child rearing and care giving of their children. The role the family plays in bringing
up children plays a vital role in the future of every society and the world at large. Role models to
follow are a prerequisite for all children to reach responsible and reliable adulthood, and the
transmitting of values is one of the primary roles of the family and forms the basis for civil society.
However, this can be difficult in an environment where there is an overlap between uniformity
and diversity. The ever changing economic, social, cultural, demographic and global image of
everything brings with it a deterioration of individual societal identities.

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RED FLAGS:

 Be sensitive to the nature of relationships between parents and children in the school.
 When children misbehave, first analyse the relationship between family members to
ensure that there is a good relationship in which the child can feel safe and secure.
 Child-headed families need the support of the school and teachers more than children
reared by adults as they might need not only food and clothes but also security and role
models.

1.4

 Address language diversity in the programme

 Take the diversity of the group into consideration by1incorporating multicultural
perspectives in the curriculum and environment.
 Demonstrate a willingness to accept and respect cultural diversity
 Consider cultural diversity, gender and social- class when allocating teaching materials
 Enhance cooperative play within diverse groups through mediation
 Reflect cultural diversity by the extramural activities of the school
 Take the views and opinions of the parents and the community into account
 Address the inclusion of learners with difficulties
 Appreciation of the dignity of individuals and common humanity are of extreme
importance.
 Bring in guest speakers -guest speakers can bring context and passion to history, geography
and social studies lessons, capturing student interest.
 Offer different types of free study time-Free study time typically appeals to students who
prefer solo learning, but many cultures prioritize learning in group settings.

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QUESTION TWO

2.1 a) Economic: The family is not pat of an extended family and is an economically independent
unit. During unfavourable periods, should one of the parents lose their jobs the family can
experience great financial stress.

b) Social vulnerability: The family is not subject to the similar form of social sanctions that the
extended family concentrates on. A stable family can easily become unstable because of the many
external negative influences there are, because they are not so much part of extended family
when personal problems occur in the family there are no family members to offer support.

c) Emotional vulnerability: The emotional support is an important role in modern family. Because
family members are strongly dependent on each other, intense emotions sometimes surface. This
causes severe stress and they experience problems more intensively.

d) Pedagogical vulnerability: In terms of child rearing, parents are also on their own. Parents have
very little support in child-rearing. Social and emotional vulnerability and also possible family
instability play a substantial role. Bond between parent and children are overemphasized.

e) Vulnerability in terms of role identification: parents work long hours and children don’t spend
much time with them. Also the divorce rate is high. The situation can lead to insecurity if gender
roles are not fulfilled. He or she has to fulfil the duties and roles of both parents and this may also
lead to insecurity for single parents.

2.2
 Show affection or interest in family members. They need to show that they like the family
and are interested in their doings.

 Learn right from wrong and act accordingly to it- When they learn what is right and wrong
they need to do the right thing because they know what is wrong and unacceptable.

 Learn to get along with others. They learn to socialise with others, communicate, play,
working together for example.

 Learn to play an appropriate gender role

 Child should know that he can initiate and control situations because it is important for
them to know that he or she can do it. We should notice a sense of responsibility with
them.

 Personal hygiene is becoming important to them important. They learn to wash their hands
after using the toilet, brush their teeth, wanting to smell nice.

 The child needs to show different feelings for different feelings they feel.

 Social relationships should reach a specific level. The child should realise that the other
have their own point of view and are entitled to it although it may differ from his or hers.

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 Child must limit antisocial behaviour 2

 Child should show interest in the environment

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QUESTION THREE:
3.1

MERITS DEMERITS

1.Children become more independent 1. Sometimes avoids the mother

(boys more so than girls)

2. If a child’s mother is happy because 2. They feel companionless and lonely

mom enjoys her job, the child will be when mothers are absent for long
better able to adapt because he is periods of time
affected by the mothers emotional state.

3. Children are more extrovert and have 3. Communication with their mothers
better social skills are less

4. Children are more adaptable and 4. The child cries more when separated
accept assistance and guidance from or during reunion
other adults more readily which helps
with adjusting to formal schooling

5. Children in stimulating child care 5. They are more aggressive, anxious,

centres generally have higher frightened, hyperactive and
intelligence quotient than those who are distractible.
at home

3.2 a) IDENTITY:

 The idea of the self as a unique person who remains a constant factor
 The core of one’s personality
 The child’s acquisition of identity is pre-eminently a social matter since ones identity is
acquired in communication with ones fellow human beings
 Determined by the extent to which one is recognised and valued by others
 Identity formation comes into focus during teenage years when constructing a theory of
self
 Child -rearing practices play an important role in forming an identity

B) CULTURE:

 Guide the child in mastering relevant cultural matter with due regard for family values
and the specific cultural essence
 Systems of meaning shared by a population of people and transmitted to future
generations
 Material culture=embraces objects, technology and art
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  Immaterial culture = language, knowledge, skills, values, religion and customs
 The product of the worlds collective human labour and people’s behaviour can only be
understood within the context of their own cultural background

3.3 Philosophical cultural sphere:

 The content should be on the child’s stage of development.

 Content can be made as heterogeneous as cultural background of the learners themselves.
 Background knowledge on all children in the group is important.
 Ensure that NO child feels excluded or are excluded in activities that are forbidden in their
specific religion. Get alternative for them to take part in.
 Predetermined character or ethos based on a specific philosophical premise and learners
and parents approach the school on the understanding that this will determine the style
and content of teaching.
 Kind of education at the school and the teaching that accompanies it must be neutral and
should endorse a specific philosophy. 3

 Accommodating a variety of philosophies in the curriculum to accommodate all groups.

 The teacher should realise that this has mainly to do with formation of attitudes and that
her example will be the deciding factor.
 Content should be selected to accommodate the child’s state of development.

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QUESTION FOUR

4.1

 Does the child demonstrate a happy and positive mood?

 Does he participate in activities willingly?
 Does he display a capacity of humour?
 Can he cope with rebuffs and reversals?
 Does he have a warm relationship with other children?
 Does he express needs and desires clearly?
 Is he acceptable by others?
 Does he present himself appropriately?
 Does he know how to express frustration and appropriate anger?

4.2 The three types of abuse suffered by Mary are:

a) Sexual abuse

b) Physical abuse

c) Emotional abuse

4.3

 Immediately inform the designated person e.g. the school principal, at the school in
writing as reporting of abuse and neglect is mandated by law and this law and supersedes
contrary school policy.
 Social Worker from the designated Child protection organization for the area in which the
child resides such as a Child Welfare Society or the Department of Social Development and
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the Child Protection Officer of the South African Police Services.
 The child concerned must be taken to the local GP for the completion of a J88.

 The school psychologist so that Mary will be able to speak to someone who is

knowledgeable and qualified in this field to help Mary.

 The Department of Health and the Department of Social Services to do a complete health

check up on Mary and do all necessary tests, for a proper evaluation on Mary’s health.

 The school board

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Bibliography

1. De Witt MW. 2016. The young child in context. A psycho-social perspectives second
edition.

2. Only study guide for EDT304R

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 RESULTS
Q1 = 30

Q2 = 25

Q3 = 25

Q4 = 20

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Total = 100 / 100 (100%)

 COMMENTS
1 You show excellent insights into the work
2 Good interpretation of the work
3 A very good application
4 The question was correctly interpreted