Chapter - 9 Family and Community

Chapter - 9 Family and Community

What is family?

The family is the fundamental and most ancient unit of any society.

Types of Family:- In Indian society today, there are several types of family.

1. Joint Family:- A joint family has several generations living together--------grandparents, parents, uncles and aunts, brother, sister and cousins. 

2. Nuclear Family:- In this family have limited member, couple and their children and sometimes one parents and children. 

In India we have many terms to describe for family like Chacha, Chachi, Tau, Tai etc.

Role and Responsibilities

• Relationships among family members are based on love, care, cooperation and interdependence. 
• Each member of the family has role and responsibility towards the members.
• Ex:- Parents have responsibility to raise their children. make them happy and responsible members of the society.
• As children grow up they take on responsibility.
• Through daily practice, children learn to participate in the life of the household. 
• Children also learn some traditions and practices from their family.
• The family also a school where childre learn important values such as ahimsa, dana (giving), seva (service) and tyaga (sacrifice).  
• Individuals in the family often give up their own needs to take care of the family's needs.

Community:-  A community is a group of people living in the same area or having a particular characteristic in common, who work together and help one another.

Members of a community come together for various reasons:

They celebrate festival together and organise feast, and wedding etc.

Inn villages they support each other in in agricultural practices.

Tribal commuity also shared natural wealth and resources with each others.

In today's society we may called such practices 'rule'.

It means that everyone have specific duty towards community to perform.

NCERT QUESTIONS

1. What are some of the rules you follow in your family and neighbourhood? Why are they important?

Answer:- Rules I Follow in My Family and Neighbourhood:

• Respecting elders – I always speak politely and listen to my parents and grandparents.
• Helping with chores – I help clean my room and keep the house tidy.
• Not littering – I throw garbage in the dustbin and keep the surroundings clean.
• Following traffic rules – I cross the road only at zebra crossings and wait for the signal.
• Being kind to neighbours – I greet them and help them when needed.

These rules help us:

• Live peacefully and happily with others.
• Keep our home and area clean and safe.
• Show care, respect, and responsibility.
• Build a better and more helpful community.

2. Do you think some rules are unfair to a few people in the family or community? Why?

Answer:- Yes, sometimes some rules can be unfair to certain people in a family or community.

Example and Reason:

• In some families, only girls are asked to do household work, while boys are not. This is unfair because everyone should share responsibilities equally.
• In a community, if only a few people are expected to clean public spaces, while others don’t help, it’s also unfair.

Why This Happens:

• These rules may come from old traditions or beliefs.
• People may not realize that they are treating others unequally.

Why It Should Change:

• Everyone should be treated equally and respectfully.
• Fair rules help everyone feel valued and happy.

3. Describe several situations that you have observed where communnity support makes a difference.

Answer:- Situations Where Community Support Makes a Difference:

During a Flood or Fire

When a house in our area was flooded, neighbours came together to help. They gave food, clothes, and shelter to the affected family. It made a big difference in their recovery.

Cleaning the Neighbourhood

People in my community joined hands to clean the local park. It became clean and beautiful again, and everyone enjoyed it more.