A nuclear family refers to a family unit consisting of parents and their children, typically living together in the same household.
Think of a nuclear family as a small, tightly-knit team. Just like how atoms come together to form a stable nucleus, parents and children in a nuclear family work together to create a strong foundation for their household.
Extended families: Refers to relatives beyond the immediate nuclear family, such as grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Single parent families: Describes households where one parent is responsible for raising the child or children without the presence or support of another parent.
Blended families: Refers to families formed when two separate families merge into one through marriage or partnership.
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