My Family Class 2 Notes EVS

What is a Family?

 A family is a special group of people who care about each other a lot. They can be connected in different ways, like by being related, adopting, getting married, or just by having strong bonds of love and friendship. Families stick together and support each other through everything, making them really special.

• We live with our parents and sometimes, with other relatives like grandparents, uncles, aunts, and cousins. 
• This is called our family. 
• All family members live happily together and love, and care for each other.
  
  Question for Chapter Notes: My Family

  Try yourself: We should .................... everyone at home.

  • A.

    Insult
  • B.

    Abuse
  • C.

    Respect
  • D.

    Rude

  Explanation

  Family members always respect and love each other. We should always respect everyone at home.

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Are all Families the Same?

 No, not all families are the same. Families can vary in size, structure, relationships, cultural practices, values, and beliefs. Each family is unique and special in its own way.

(i) Large Family:

• In a large family, there's often an old house passed down through generations.
•  With grandparents still active in the community. 
• Parents have different jobs, like owning a business.
•  There are usually several siblings, providing lots of company and support. 
• It's a lively household where everyone plays a role and shares in each other's lives..A Large Family

(ii) Nuclear Family:

• In a nuclear family, there are usually parents and their children living together in their own home. 
• They might have relatives nearby, but they don't live in the same house. 
• The focus is on the immediate family members, who spend most of their time together, sharing meals and experiences, and supporting each other.

A Nuclear Family

(iii) Joint Family

A family with parents, grandparents, uncles, aunts, and cousins living in one house is called a joint family. 

A Joint Family

(iv) Single Parent Family

Sometimes, children are brought up either by their father or their mother. This is called a single-parent family.

A Happy Family Helps Each Other

• In a happy family, everyone loves and helps each other. They have lots of fun together! 
• They celebrate birthdays with cakes and parties, and they enjoy festivals with colourful decorations and yummy food. Sometimes, they go on exciting trips to new places, visit their friends, or play games like hide-and-seek and tag.

• In the family, everyone shares the work. They clean the house together, cook delicious meals, and buy groceries from the store. 

• Even the kids help out! They pack their school bags with books and pencils, finish their homework neatly and on time, and keep their rooms tidy. Sometimes, they even take care of the plants by watering them.

Family helping each other

• When everyone comes home from school or work, they sit down together and talk about their day. They share stories and laugh together.
• Some families have special helpers who clean the house, and they become like a part of the family too. 
• And don't forget about the pets! They're also important members of the family, wagging their tails and purring with joy.
  
  In a family, everyone learns important things like being respectful and kind to others. They help each other grow and become better people. So, a family is where everyone cares for each other, has fun together, and helps each other out every day!