Resource 1: Reasons for living in families

 Background information / subject knowledge for teacher

• To protect children.
• To provide food and shelter for children.
• To teach children how to live.
• To teach children the things they need to know, such as honesty and respect for others.
• Because children cannot support themselves.
• For adults to have companionship.
• Because people are social beings and cannot live alone.
• To provide a role model for children.
• To share friendship and love.
• To share the tasks.

Here are some pictures of Ghanaian families:

Adapted from: Opportunity International, One way, Website