Question

ad the passage given below and answer the questions that follow. (5)

The culture of nuclear families 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; overnight 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.

Q1: Mention any two major common concerns of a nuclear family.

Q2: Who, according to the passage, are responsible for them?

Q3: Explain the expression ‘charity begins at home’.

Q4: Describe the atmosphere in joint families.

Q5: Which word in the passage means ‘Holiness of life’?​

Answer 1

Answer:

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