not as severe or strong in punishment or judgment as would be expected
Lenient
a family unit that includes grandmothers, grandfathers, aunts, and uncles, etc. in addition to parents and children
Extended family
someone who has a child or children but no husband, wife, or partner who lives with them
Single-parent
to talk to someone in a way that shows that you are attracted to them
Chat someone up
to like or admire
Go for
to argue with someone and stop being friendly with them
To fall out
wishing to protect someone, especially a child, too much
Over-protective
a family consisting of two parents and their children, but not including aunts, uncles, grandparents, etc.
Nuclear family
to be friendly with each other immediately
Hit it off
to care for a child until he or she is an adult, often giving him or her particular beliefs
Bring up
To go on a date with someone
To go out with someone
someone who depends on you for financial support, such as a child or family member who does not work
Dependants
the way in which you are treated and educated when young, especially by your parents, especially in relation to the effect that this has on how you behave and make moral decisions
Upbringing
demanding that people obey completely and refusing to allow them freedom to act as they wish
Authoritarian
married in the past but not now married
Divorced
having good judgment and the ability to act correctly and make decisions on your own
Responsible
care for children provided by either the government, an organization, or a person, while parents are at work or are absent for another reason
Childcare
the number of births that happen during a period of time in a particular place
Birth rate
the period of time in a person's life when they are developing into an adult
Adolescence
A well adjusted person is reasonable and has good judgment and their behaviour is not difficult or strange
Well-adjusted
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