The Family

Question 1

The family of marriage, parenthood, procreation compose of a husband, wife and their immediate children-natural, adopted or both

Answer 1

Nuclear family

Question 2

Consisting of 3 generations, which may include married siblings and their families and grandparents

Answer 2

Extended Family

Question 3

Consisting only of husband and wife, such as newly married couples

Answer 3

Dyad Family

Question 4

Results from a union where one or both spouses bring a child or children from previous marriage to a new living arrangement

Answer 4

Blended Family

Question 5

A man has more than one spouse

Answer 5

Compound Family

Question 6

Describe as a ‘live-in’ arrangement between unmarried couples

Answer 6

Cohabiting Family

Question 7

Results from the death of a spouse, separation, pregnancy outside of wedlock

Answer 7

Single Parent

Question 8

Made up of a cohabiting couple of the same sex of a sexual relationship

Answer 8

GAY/LESBIAN

Question 9

2 important functions of the family

Answer 9

1. Meet the needs of the society
2. Meet the needs of individual family members