Different forms of family

Beanpole – A multi-generational extended family, this means that there are many different generations within the family but they have few siblings in each generation. This Is also a vertical family as the structure of it is long and thin reflecting societal trends in fewer children being born and increased life expectancy. 

Classic extended family – an extended family sharing the same household

Cohabitation – a couple living together who aren’t married

Extended family – a family containing…