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