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When a person marries, they may acquire a new family member known as an ________ (e.g., mother-in-law or father-in-law).
in-law
A child who shares one biological parent with another child is called a ________.
half-sibling
Speak for 1 minute about the differences between a nuclear family and an extended family
Way to go!
What kind of family is more common where you live?
Good job!
If two children are not biologically related but share the same parent due to remarriage, they are considered ________.
step-siblings
A child who has been legally taken into a family as their own is known as an ________.
adopted child
A child who does not have any siblings is referred to as an ________.
only child
In families where only one parent is raising the children, this is called a ________ family.
single-parent
A mother who stays at home to take care of the children and manage the household is often called a ________.
stay-at-home mom
Your father's father's father would be your ________.
great-grandfather
Would you rather be the homemaker or the breadwinner of your family? Give reason why.
Fantastic!
A legal contract signed before marriage that outlines the division of assets in case of divorce is known as a ________.
prenuptial agreement
The period before marriage when a couple is planning to marry is called an ________.
engagement
In many families, the person who earns the most money is referred to as the ________.
breadwinner
The term ________ is another word for a stay-at-home parent who manages the household and takes care of the children.
homemaker
