Defining the Family

Question 1

What is the Definition of the Family?

Answer 1

People have their own definition of family based on their personal experiences or what family means to them, they have evolved over time to reflect human society

Question 2

Vanier Institute of the Family

Answer 2

Defines family as a group of individuals connected through mutual consent, birth, adoption, or placement, who collectively take on responsibilities such as
- the physical maintenance and care of group members
- adding new members through birth or adoption
- socialization of children
- social control of the group
- production, consumption, distribution of goods and services
- nurturance- love