family structures Flashcards
(9 cards)
1
Q
what is a nuclear family?
A
- average family
- 2 parents and kids
- living in same house hold
2
Q
what is a single-parent family?
A
- one parent
- 1 or more kids
- living in same house hold
3
Q
what is a blended family?
A
- family of divorce or separation
- step mothers, fathers, siblings, kids
- living in same house hold
4
Q
what is a extended family?
A
- more than one generation
- living in same house hold
5
Q
what is a fifo affected family?
A
- one or both parents working fifo
- kids
- living in same house hold
6
Q
what is a defacto family/couple?
A
- couple who have been living together without being married for 3 years and 1 day
7
Q
change of nuclear families over last 20 years-
A
- amount decreased due to the increased rate of divorce
- more parents splitting up
8
Q
change of single-parent families over last 20 years-
A
- amount increased due to the increased rate of divorce
- more parents splitting up
- living alone or with kids
9
Q
change of
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