Types of Family
- Created by: Rebecca
- Created on: 01-01-13 21:05
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Families come in all shapes and sizes, here are the main types:
Nuclear
1) Standard is mum and dad living with child(ren)
2) Separate from other relatives
3) Advantage: can raise the children without interference
4) Disadvantage: child may have to be looked after by someone outside the family if the parents want/need to go out
5) Disadvantage: child might not see relatives as much
Extended
1) More relatives living nearby
2) Grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins are around in everyday life
3) Advantage: always a relative for childcare
4) Advantage: possible advice from relatives
5) Disadvantage: parents can feel like relatives are interfering with the child's upbringing
Single-Sex
1) Homosexual couples (two…
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