Chapter 9
Family and Community
The Big Questions (Page 137)
Question 1.Why is the family unit important?
nswer:The family unit is very important because it is like our first school and
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our safe home. In a family, we get:
- L ove and carefrom parents, grandparents, and siblings who always
support us
- Protection and security- family members take care of us when we are
sick or in trouble
- Learning of values- we learn to be honest, respectful, and kind to
others
- Economic support- family provides us with food, shelter, clothes, and
education
- Emotional support- when we are sad or worried, family members
comfort us
- Cultural traditions- we learn about festivals, customs, and our
heritage
ust like a tree needs strong roots to grow, we need a strong family to become
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good human beings.
Question 2.What is a community and what is its role?
nswer:A community is a group of people who live or work together in the
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same area and share common interests, needs, or goals. It's like a big
extended family of neighbors and friends.
Role of a community:
- H elping each other- neighbors help during emergencies, festivals, or
difficult times
- Organizing events- communities celebrate festivals, organize sports
events, and cultural programs together
- Sharing resources- people share knowledge, skills, and sometimes
materials
- Solving problems together- working as a team to solve issues like
cleanliness, safety, or water problems
- Supporting individual families- helping families in need with food,
money, or care
- Preserving traditions- keeping cultural practices and values alive
Let's Explore
uestion 1.What types of families do you see in your neighbourhood? List
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the type with the number of households for each type. (Page 138)
Answer:I see the following types of families in my neighbourhood:
- hildren living with their parents (Nuclear family)
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- Children living with a single parent
- Children living with their grandparents and parents (Joint family)
- Children living with their grandparents, parents, uncles, aunts and
cousins (Extended joint family)
ype of families in my
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neighbourhood
1. Children living with both parents 5
2. Children living with a single parent 1
. Children living with their
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grandparents and parents
. Children living with grandparents,
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parents, uncles, aunts and cousins
Question 2.What types are more frequent? Why do you think this is so?
nswer:Do it yourself(Students should observe their own neighborhood and
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think about reasons like work opportunities in cities, changing lifestyle,
economic factors, etc.)
uestion 3.Why do you think Shalini's parents bought clothes for everyone?
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(Page 141)
nswer:Shalini's parents bought clothes for everyone because family
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relationships are built on love, care, and mutual support. Here are the
reasons:
- F amily unity- They wanted to show that the whole family celebrates
together, not just some members
- Love and compassion- They felt sad that uncle's family couldn't buy
new clothes due to financial problems
- Sharing and caring- Good families share their happiness and
resources with family members in need
- Teaching values- They wanted to teach Shalini the importance of
helping family members during difficult times
- Responsibility towards relatives- They felt it was their duty to
support uncle's family when they were struggling
his shows how families support each other and share both happy and difficult
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times together.
uestion 4.What would you have done if you were in Shalini's place?(Page
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141)
nswer:If I were in Shalini's place, I would feel happy and proud of my
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parents' decision. Here's what I would do:
- S upport the decision- I would happily accept the cotton dress instead
of the silk one
- Feel proud- I would be proud that my family cares for all relatives
equally
- Help others feel good- I would make sure my cousin Chinni feels
comfortable and happy with her new clothes
- L earn from the experience- I would understand that sharing brings
more happiness than having expensive things for myself
- Show gratitude- I would thank my parents for teaching me important
values about family love and sacrifice
he joy of seeing everyone in the family happy would make me much happier
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than having an expensive dress just for myself.
uestion 5.Create a story of a family somewhere in India, where we see
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some family values practised. Share it with your class either through writing or
drawing.
Answer:
The Sharma Family of Jaipur
he Sharma family lived in Jaipur, Rajasthan. The family included Ravi
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(father), Sunita (mother), their twin children Arjun and Priya, and Ravi's elderly
parents.
ne day, Grandpa fell seriously ill and needed expensive treatment. The
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family was worried about money, but everyone came together to help:
- R aviworked extra hours and took a loan to pay for treatment
- Sunitasold her gold jewelry without complaining
- Arjun and Priyagave up their pocket money and helped with
household work
- Grandmaprayed and took care of Grandpa day and night
Neighbors and relatives also helped with food and emotional support.
fter two months, Grandpa recovered completely. The whole family celebrated
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together. Grandpa blessed everyone and said, "This is the power of a loving
family - we stand together in good and bad times."
Family values shown:
- S acrifice- Everyone gave up something for Grandpa's health
- Respect for elders- Taking care of elderly family members
- U nity- Working together as a team
- Love and care- Putting family needs before personal wants
- Gratitude- Being thankful for each other's support
Think About It
uestion 1.Why does Tenzing's father consult his wife for special expenses?
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(Page 142)
Answer:Tenzing's father consults his wife for special expenses because:
- E qual partnership- Both parents are equal partners in running the
family, so important decisions should be made together
- Shared responsibility- Managing money is a shared responsibility
between husband and wife
- Respect for wife's opinion- He values and respects his wife's
thoughts and suggestions
- Better planning- Two people can plan better than one person alone
- Family teamwork- It shows that parents work as a team to make the
family happy and secure
- Smart money management- Wife might have good ideas about
saving money or spending it wisely
- Teaching children values- It shows their children that decisions in a
family should be made together with respect
his makes the family stronger and teaches children about cooperation and
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respect.
Questions, Activities And Projects (Page 148)
uestion 1.What are some of the rules you follow in your family and
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neighbourhood? Why are they important?
Answer:
Family Rules I follow:
- ake up early and maintain a proper daily routine
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- Respect elders and speak politely to everyone
- Share household chores like cleaning my room and helping in kitchen
- Study regularly and complete homework on time
- Share my things with siblings and be helpful
- Tell the truth and ask permission before going out
- Take care of my belongings and keep them organized
Neighbourhood Rules I follow:
- eep public areas clean and don't litter
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- Don't make loud noise that disturbs others
- Help elderly neighbors when they need assistance
- Follow traffic rules while walking or cycling
- Water plants and take care of common gardens
- Participate in community festivals and programs
- Respect everyone regardless of their religion or background
Why these rules are important:
- hey create a peaceful and happy environment for everyone
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- They teach us to be responsible and caring citizens
- They help maintain good relationships with family and neighbors
- They make our home and neighborhood a better place to live
- They prepare us to become good adults who care about others
uestion 2.Do you think some rules are unfair to a few people in the family
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or community? Why?
nswer:Yes, sometimes certain rules can be unfair to some people. Here are
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some examples and reasons:
Examples of unfair rules:
- G irls having different bedtime than boys of the same age
- Only women doing all household work while men don't help
- Younger children not being allowed to express their opinions in family
decisions
- S ome families giving more importance to boys' education than girls'
- Elderly people not being consulted in important family matters
Why some rules become unfair:
- O ld thinking- Some rules are based on old ideas that are not suitable
for modern times
- Gender discrimination- Treating boys and girls differently without
good reason
- Age bias- Not considering that younger or older family members also
have good ideas
- Lack of understanding- Not realizing how rules affect different family
members
What makes rules fair:
- E veryone's needs and feelings are considered
- Rules are made with discussion and agreement from all family
members
- Rules can be changed when they don't work well
- Everyone has equal opportunities and responsibilities
Fair rules make families and communities stronger and happier.
uestion 3.Describe several situations that you have observed where
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community support makes a difference. You can draw or write about these.
Answer:
Here are several situations where community support makes a real difference:
1. During Natural Disasters:
- W hen floods hit our city last year, neighbors opened their homes to
families whose houses were damaged
- People donated clothes, food, and money to help flood victims
- Community members worked together to clean roads and help in
rescue operations
- This support helped families recover much faster than if they were alone
2. Health Emergencies:
- W hen my neighbor had a heart attack, the entire building helped -
someone called the ambulance, others arranged blood donors, and
many visited the hospital
- During COVID-19, young people in our area delivered groceries and
medicines to elderly neighbors who couldn't go out
- Community support reduced fear and helped everyone stay safe and
healthy
3. Educational Support:
- R etired teachers in our area started free evening classes for children
who needed extra help
- College students volunteered to teach computer skills to adults
- Community library was created where everyone donated books
- This helped many children perform better in school and adults learn
new skills
4. Celebrating Festivals Together:
- D uring Diwali, Eid, Christmas, and other festivals, the whole community
participates together
- People of different religions help each other in preparations and
celebrations
- This creates friendship and understanding between different groups
5. Helping Elderly People:
- Y oung people in the community help elderly neighbors with shopping,
doctor visits, and technology problems
- During festivals, families invite elderly neighbors to join their
celebrations
- This makes elderly people feel loved and connected
6. Environmental Care:
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ommunity members work together to plant trees, clean parks, and
organize recycling programs
- C hildren and adults participate in cleanliness drives
- This makes our neighborhood beautiful and healthy for everyone
hese examples show that when people work together, they can solve
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problems better and create a happier, safer environment for all.