Family Structures and Legacies

Question 1

who has always been the basic unit of society according to sociology?

Answer 1

family

Question 2

different family structure and family care

Answer 2

Nuclear family
Single-parent family
Extended family
Step family
Grandparent family

Question 3

has always been identified as the ideal family. This type consists of two parents or children

Answer 3

nuclear family

Question 4

comprises of a solo parent raising the children. Parenting in itself for this type of structure is highly challenging as this may mean nobody shares the responsibility and accountability of taking care of the children

Answer 4

single-parent family

Question 5

a structure comprised of two parents, children, aunts, uncle, grandparents or non-relatives together under one roof.

Answer 5

extended family

Question 6

refers to two families being merged together due to marriage of a parent of one family to another. Comprised of the husband, wife and children from previous marriage or relationship

Answer 6

step family

Question 7

type of family structure where grandparents take on the role of parenting and nurturing the children

Answer 7

grandparent family

Question 8

is a pictorial display of a person’s family relationships and medical history. goes beyond a traditional family tree by allowing the user to visualize hereditary patterns and psychological factors that punctuate relationships

Answer 8

genogram

Question 9

The genogram was first used and made popular in the clinical setting by

Answer 9

Monica McGoldrick and Randy Gerson

Question 10

a publication of New Mexico University states that the communication is the key to healthy family relatonships

Answer 10

Family Times

Question 11

some things that parents of teenagers may need according to Family times

Answer 11

Be honest with them
Talk with them
Listen to them without judgement
Respect them
Support them at home and in school activities
Spend time with them
Make them understand body and emotional changes