3rd Standard Social Science Term-I
I. Family
DIALOGUE
(Mathi and Kabir are friends. Both the friends meet in the market.)
Madhi : Hi! Kabir, It has been so long since we met. How are you?
Kabir : Yeah, I am fine, thanks. I am so happy to see you. How are you?
Madhi : Yeah, I'm fine too. Do you know I went on a tour to Nilgiri jungle (Masinagudi) with my uncle.
Kabir : Really. I don't know. Tell me more.
Madhi : It is a wonderful place to visit. We saw many birds and animals living in the jungle.
Kabir : Oh! I see.
Madhi : Yes! I can't express my experience in words! It was wonder to see animals living as a family.
Kabir : Families! Do the animals live in families like us?
Madhi : Yes its true, If you get a chance please go and see.
Kabir : Sure, I will tell my daddy to take me there during this holiday.
Madhi : Mmm. good ... Shall we play a word game now? I will ask you questions and you should answer.
Kabir : I am always ready for a challenge. Ask me any questions.
Madhi : Where do lions live?
Kabir : Very simple. Lions live in jungle.
Madhi : Correct, But Lions live together as a family in caves.
Kabir : Ok, Ask me the next question.
Madhi : Where do birds live?
Kabir : Birds live in the nests, built on trees or in high places.
Madhi : Good. What do we call a group of elephants?
Kabir : Herd. Am I right?
Madhi : Exactly, you are right.
Kabir : We learnt that animals live together.
Madhi : Yes, it is true. I'm happy to share my experience with you.
Kabir : Okay! It's time to move.
Madhi : Yes! Let us also join our families.
Dear friends, Let us know about our families.
II. Our Family
Father, Mother, Children and other close relations live together is called a family.
How many families live in your street?
Individuals together make a family and families together make a society.
People with diversity in language, culture and habits live all over the world in families.
Indian family
Mexican family
Chinese family
African family
Scottish family
Russian family
Japanese family
Arab family
Relations
Maternal Relations
Relations through our mother are called Maternal Relations.
Paternal Relations
Relations through our father are called Paternal Relations.
Types of families
Families
Small Family
Large Family
Joint Family
What do you see in the pictures given above?
- In the first picture only mother, father and children are seen. This type of family is called a small family or a nuclear family.
- The family in the second picture is having father, mother and more than two children. This type of family is called a large family or an extended family.
- The family in third picture is very big. We can see that two or three generations live together. This type of family is called a joint family.
Special values of the family
- Family fulfill our basic needs like food, clothing and shelter.
- Family is the first school for the development of physical and moral growth of a person.
- There are several values that bind the family members together. Such values are :
Love and Affection
Respect
Protection
Sharing
Unity of the family
It is better to work together than to do it alone. In this way work load will be reduced and relationship will be strengthened. This will help for the Unity of the family.
LET US KNOW
As children it is good to do our work by ourselves. It is better to manage and keep our things in the right places. This not only makes us disciplined but also helps us to save time, as we have to spend time to search for things.
Our Relations
Apart from our family members, distant relatives also come to our house. All the family members meet during family festivals. When they come to our house we should welcome them. We should talk with them and help them to fulfill their needs. This is the way to respect them. Hospitality towards guests is the best value among Tamilians. This strengthens or relationship.
Outsiders
Apart from our relatives, other people come to our house. Many outsiders like milkman, vegetable vendors, and cylinder supplier also come. We must behave carefully with them too.
Neighbours
Many families live near our home. We call them neighbours. It is good to keep cordial relationship with them. When needed, we must help each other. This value ensures our safety.
Budget of the family
Income and Expenditure is important for any family. We must spend according to our income. Basic needs should be fulfilled first. We must act according to the budget system. Economic crisis occur when expenditure exceeds income. Simplicity is the best policy.
Recap
- Basic unit of the society is family.
- Basic needs like food, clothing and shelter are fulfilled by the family.
- Inter dependence of family members help in becoming good citizens and develop harmony.
- Family teaches us the values of discipline, morals and the habit of sharing.
- A family must run within the budget to ensure economical security.
- Family helps us to feel safe and secure.
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