(1) Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow
(2x510)
The culture of nuclear familles is in fashion Parents are often heard complaining
about the difficulties in bringing up children these days. (Too much of freedom in
demand, too much independence, over night parties, excessive extravagance,
splurging pocket money, no time for studies and family all this is a common cry of
such families. Aren't parents, themselves, responsible for this pitiful state ? The
basic need of a growing youth is the family, love, attention and bonding along with
moral values. One should not forget that charity begins at home',
Independence and individuality both need to be respected, in order to maintain the
sanctity of family, Children, today are to be handled with tact in order to bridge the
ever widening generation gap. Only the reasonable demands need to be fulfilled, as
there are too many expenses to be met and top many social obligations to be taken
care of by the parents. Our forefathers lived happily in joint families Children loved
to live with their cousins, learnt to adjust within means. There was perfect harmony
between the generations. There never existed the concept of old-age homes. There
was deep respect for the family elders and love, care and concern for the
youngsters. Even the minor family differences were solved amicably.
Questions:
1. Mention any two major common concerns of a nuclear family.
2. Who, according to the passage, are responsible for them?
3. Explain the expression 'charity begins at home!
4. Describe the atmosphere in joint families
5. Which word in the passage means 'Holiness of life'?
Answers
ans no.1Mention any two major common concerns of a nuclear family.
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Too much independence and no time for studies and family.
Parents themselves.
The parent should not forget that it is in giving that one receives.
In joint families, children get a friendly atmosphere and they also learn to adjust within means.
Sanctity.
ans no.2 According to passage parents are responsible for them.
ans no.3If you say charity begins at home, you mean that people should deal with the needs of people close to them before they think about helping others.
ans no.4Family atmosphere is set by the relationship between the parents. It may be understood as the climate of the household as the person remembers perceiving and experiencing it when he or she was a child. ... When a joint family consists of grandparents, parents, grandsons and daughter, it is called a lineal joint family.
ans no.5Sanctity is ur answer..
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