6. Nuclear Family
- A two generation family consiting of two parents and children
- A three generation matrilocal family in which family memnbers have frequet face to face contact
- A family in which conjugal roles are similar but not identical
7. Extended family
- Any family larger than a nuclear family.
- A three generation matrilocal family in which family members have frequent face to face contact.
- A tall, narrow extended family often containing 4 generations.