Chapter 7 Flashcards
Brothers or sisters
Siblings
Two parents and one or more children living in the same space.
Nuclear family
A married couple and their children from previous marriages.
Blended family
A family that includes additional relatives beyond parents and children.
Extended family
The temporary placement of children in the homes of adults who are not related to them.
Foster care
Positive feedback that helps others feel appreciated and supported.
Affirmation
A decision by two married people to live apart from each other.
Separation
A legal end to a marriage contract.
Divorce
The legal right to make decisions affecting children and the responsibility of their care.
Custody
The physical, mental, emotional, or sexual mistreatment of one person by another.
Abuse
Act of violence involving family members.
Domestic violence
Domestic violence or any other form of abuse directed at a spouse.
Spousal abuse
Domestic abuse directed at a child.
Child abuse
The failure to provide for a child’s basic needs.
Neglect
The abuse or neglect of older family members.
Elder abuse
