Family structures (pros and cons)

Family structures (pros and cons)

1. nuclear family

   • two generation
   • advantages
     • children are more close to their parent
     • the condition of women is better
     • no misunderstanding and hamonious atmosphere
   • disadvantages
     • insecurity children
     • economic disadvantages
     • loneliness

2. extended family

   • more than two generation
   • advantages
     • sharing economic responsibility
     • building strong family bonds
     • more about family culture and traditions
     • companionship
   • disadvantages
     • lack of privacy and personal space
     • conflict between different generations
     • decisions of younger generation may be judged

3. childless family

   • family without childs
   • advantages
     • focus on your own career
     • more times for relationship between husband and wife
     • easily to change housing location
     • more times to self-care
   • disadvantages
     • no one take care when getting old
     • boring life
     • loneliness

4. grandparent family

   • family with grandparent and grandchildren only
   • advantages
     • more bonding with grandchildren
     • better consistancy and communication
     • sharing more about culture and traditions to their grandchildren
     • less conflict
   • disadvantages
     • grandparent may get more busy
     • tensions and disagrement
     • financial problems