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The .......... is what we know as a typical family, that is, the family formed by a father, a mother and their children.
nuclear family
Only one of the parents takes charge of the family unit, and, therefore, in raising the children.
single-parent family
It refers to parents who adopt a child. (NOT biological)
adoptive family
Couples who either cannot or choose not to have children.
family without children/ childless
It refers to living in a different place from your husband or wife because the relationship has ended.
separated parents
a family that consists of two adults, the child or children that they have had together, and one or more children that they have had with previous partners
blended family
a family unit that includes grandmothers, grandfathers, aunts, and uncles, etc. in addition to parents and children
extended family
A .......... gives a child a temporary safe home.
foster family
not married, or not having a romantic relationship with someone
single
having a wife or husband
married
married in the past but not now married
divorced
having lost a husband or wife through death
widowed
your closest relations, such as your parents, children, husband, or wife
immediate family
relatives who are not closely related to you
distant family
a family in which conflict, misbehavior, and often child neglect or abuse on the part of individual parents occur continuously and regularly
dysfunctional family
