【正确答案】正确答案： The Functions of the Family The family fulfills a number of roles, / such as providing education and recreational activities. / Yet there are several major functions performed by the family. / First, unlike the young of animals, / human infants need constant care and economic security. / In all cultures, the family assumes ultimate responsibility for the protection of children. / Second, parents monitor a child's behavior / and transmit the values and language of a culture to the child. / Third, ideally, the family provides members with warm and intimate relationships / and helps them to feel satisfied and secure.