planning of famiiy size and the many advantages of chiid spacing to avold pregnancies that are too early, too late, too many or too frequent. Pre-natal care, clean deiivery, access to referrai facilities in complicated cases, tetanus 1 ••• E/ICEF/1990/L.20 English Page 11 toxoid vaccination and prevention of anaemia and other nutritional deficiencies during pregnancy are other important interventions to ensure safe motherhood and a healthy start in life for the newborn. There is an added benefit of promoting maternai and child health and family planning programmes together in that, acting synergistically, these programmes help to accelerate the reduction of both mortality and fertility rates and contribute to population stabilization sooner and at lower levels than either type of programme alone. E. Role of the family 18. The family has the primary responsibility for the nurturing and protection of children from infancy to adolescence. Introduction of children to the culture, values and norms of their society begins in the family. For the full and harmonious development of their personality, children should grow up in a family environment, in an atmosphere of happiness, love and understanding. Accordingly, all institutions of society should respect and support the efforts of parents and other care-givers to nurture and care for children in a family environment. 19. Every effort should be made to prevent the separation of children from their familles. Whenever children are separated from their family owing to force majeur or in their own best interest, arrangements should be made for appropriate alternative family care or institutional placement, due regard being paid to the desirability of continuity in a child's upbringing in his or her own cultural milieu. Extended familles, relatives and community institutions should be given support to help to meet the special needs of orphaned, displaced and abandoned 
**Analysis**
The text appears to focus on the importance of planning, care, and support for families and children, particularly in the context of maternal and child health, family planning, and education. The emphasis on prenatal care, delivery, and nutrition suggests a strong connection to health and well-being. The text also touches on the role of families in nurturing and protecting children, which is a key aspect of education and social development.

**Category**
Health, Education