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Family structure refers to the arrangement of family members and the relationships between them. It encompasses various dimensions, including the presence or absence of parents, spouses, children, and other relatives. Family structure is not static; it can evolve as families grow and adapt through childbirth, adoption, or other means. Family Type:
This includes nuclear families (parents and children), single-parent families, stepfamilies, and extended families.Variations in Family Structure:
Nuclear Family:
The traditional family structure consisting of a married couple and their children.
Single-Parent Family:
A family where one parent (usually the mother) lives with their child or children.
Stepfamily:
A family formed when a married couple has children from previous relationships.
Extended Family:
A family that includes relatives beyond the nuclear family, such as grandparents, aunts, and uncles.
Same-Sex Family:
A family where two people of the same gender are parents, either through adoption, surrogacy, or biological means.
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