Senior 3 CRE Notes: Types of Families

These notes from Trinity College Nabbingo introduce family life by defining a family and distinguishing nuclear from extended families. They outline stated benefits and challenges of each structure, including decision-making, basic needs, relationships, cultural learning, shared care, discipline and financial responsibilities. The material concludes with an assignment asking learners to explain the merits and demerits of extended families using evidence and examples from Africa. Some claims about family structures are presented as broad generalisations rather than supported conclusions, so they would benefit from critical discussion during teaching.