CHILD DEVELOPMENT PEDAGOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -The ‘dominant ideology of the family’ is that of a white, heterosexual, married couple, with children, all living under the same roof, where the husband is the main breadwinner and the wife the primary carer of children and other dependants. In other terminology, this is, of course, the traditional nuclear family.

Detailed explanation-2: -Each serves an important function in maintaining healthy family functioning. Instrumental roles are concerned with the provision of physical resources (e.g., food, clothing, and shelter), decision-making and family management. Affective roles exist to provide emotional support and encourage-ment to family members.