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Role of family members in decision-making

Family members play an important role in making major decisions.

Parents are responsible for financial support to meet our daily needs such as
food, education, medicines and other expenses.

Grandparents help in providing support,

guidance and advice. They also take wise

and correct decisions. They pass down

values and culture in the family.

Uncles and aunts support the family. They

share some responsibilities too.

Children also have their responsibilities.

They study and do their homework. Sometimes they help in household chores.

Did You Family Day is a special occasion observed in many countries in the world to honour and
Know? celebrate the value of family. It is a day to focus on the bonds that bind us together and
enhance our relationships with those we care about.

Values learned in a family

Children learn many things from their family members. They learn to take care
of each other and help each other in times of need. They learn to keep themselves

and the house neat and tidy.

Children learn to obey and respect elders. They also learn about the customs

and traditions. These traditions are passed on from one generation to another.

Siblings and cousins interact and play together.

Roles and responsibilities can change over time due to changes such as births,

deaths or career shifts.

Amazing
Facts The Narasinganavar family is the
world’s largest joint family, with 206
people. They reside in the village of Lokur in
Karnataka’s Dharwad district. This family has
five generations and lives in two adjacent houses
in the village. The entire family eats lunch and
dinner together. Narasinganavar family

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