Family types

Question	Answer
Nuclear family	Two generations parents and two children living in the same household with the father working and the mother performing house and child care.
Extended family	All kin including and beyond the nuclear family.
Classic extended family	Extended family sharing the same house hold or living near by.
Modified extended family	Extended family living apart but keeping in touch.
'Beanpole' family	multi generation extended family in a long thin pattern.
Symmetrical family	Authority and household tasks shared between males and females.
Reconstituted family	one or both partners previously married
lone parent family	single parent
Gay/lesbian family	same sex couple living together with children.
patriachal/matriachal family	headed by men/women.

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	Created by katiepikex about 11 years ago