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Observation

Definition of family was well answered although very few candidates wrote that they were people living together.

The questions on factors that influence family relationships and characteristics of a male adolescent was not well answered.

The required answers to the questions are as follows:

(a)  DEFINITION OF FAMILY

The family is made up of a group of persons related by ties of marriage, blood or adoption

(b)  FACTORS THAT INFLUENCE FAMILY RELATIONSHIP

  • Individual differences/clashes of personality
  • Home conditions e.g. divorce, separation, conflicts, etc.
  • Family size
  • Human needs e.g. basic needs, love, education, etc.
  • Parental attitudes
  • Child training methods
  • Generic inheritance
  • Communication
  • Peer group influence
  • Changes due to growth and development
  • Environmental condition
  • Educational background
  • Religious affiliation

  • CHARACTERISTICS OF A MALE ADOLESCENT

Development of sex organs e.g. the testicle releases hormones into the blood stream

  • Muscles develop – the hormones cause the muscles to develop
  • They grow hair on the chest, the pubic region, face, etc.
  • Testicles produce sperm which is also called male cell
  • Changes in voice – the voice becomes deep
  • They are very energetic and restless
  • Wants to be independent – they feel big enough to do things on their own
  • Assertive – wants to be in control, questions authority
  • Change in appearance – growth in height and weight
  • They start having we dreams during which the discharge sperm
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