La famiglia nucleare
Definition
A small family unit consisting of parents (usually a married couple) and their children living together under one roof.
Analogy
Picture a cozy little nest with just two birds (parents) taking care of their baby birds (children), creating a warm and loving environment.
Related terms
I genitori biologici o adottivi: Biological or adoptive parents who are responsible for raising children in a nuclear family.
I figli o i fratelli/sorelle: Children or siblings who are part of the nuclear family unit.
La convivenza: Cohabitation, referring to the shared living arrangement of family members within a nuclear family.
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