Purpose of Getting Married and Have Children

Marriage, child-bearing and parental obligations and responsibilities.

Why do people marry?

• 1. They are socially pressured.• 2. They want to escape from problems at

home.• 3. The girl is pregnant.• 4. They are madly in love with each other.• 5. They want to build a family of their own.• 6. They are emotionally and socially mature to

face and handle responsibilities.

Why do people want to have a child?

• 1. To have a son or daughter to love• 2. To pass on the family name• 3. To give into pressure• 4. To give stability to their relationship• 5. To have security when they grow old• 6. To have somebody to improve their economic

status• 7. To show masculinity or feminity• 8. To build a model family• 9. To be responsible parents

Rights of a Child that Parents must Uphold

• 1. Right to be born well• 2. Right to have a wholesome family• 3. Right to have proper nutrition, clothing,

shelter and medical attention• 4. Right to have education and personal

development• 5. Right to be loved, cared, guided and

counseled by his parents.

Parental Obligations

• 1. Providing physical care• 2. Inculcating discipline• 3. Providing experiences to develop social

competence• 4. Inculcating desirable values