Functions of family Nurturance of children Nurturing children traditionally has been the adult female's job, although men also may play a role. and in some societies mane are even more involved with their children than are women o Economic Cooperation Dependence on group living for survival is basic human characteristic. Economic activities of men and women complement each other. An effective way to facilitate economic cooperation between men and women and to provide for a close bond between mother and child is through the establishment of residential groups that include adults of both sexesFunctions of family  Nurturance of children Nurturing children traditionally has been the adult female’s job, although men also may play a role, and in some societies mane are even more involved with their children than are women.  Economic Cooperation Dependence on group living for survival is basic human characteristic. Economic activities of men and women complement each other. An effective way to facilitate economic cooperation between men and women and to provide for a close bond between mother and child is through the establishment of residential groups that include adults of both sexes