Family structure
What makes you unique
What is family structure?
The conventional nuclear is a family term used to describe families in society today.
For example conventional would be 'Mum+Dad'
There is also one for the lone parent ( another name for a single parent ) A mum, dad, grandparent, carer or guardian that takes care of the child on their own.
What is nomadic?
A Nomadic is someone that will go and live away from what is considered ' a normal life'
What is meant by homosexual?
Homosexual is when two men or two women live together as partners and bring up their children, whether this is done by adopting a child or have a surrogate mother, deliver the child for you. The surrogate mother is not involved after the birth of the child.
What is communal?
Communal is when you would go and live with other families , living by their rules and their religions.
What is adoption?
Adoption is the process of giving a child a home. Couples or even single parents that want to give a child a home because they cant conceive themselves but it is not always the case, some parents or single parents just want to give a child a loving home and bring them up as their own.
What is reconstituted families?
This is when a family is split up because they no longer want to be together, therefore they will go and find another partner and that couple will make another family unit ( baby ) This means that the child will also have a step father.
What is a lone parent?
A lone parent is also known as a single parent. A parent or guardian that will look after their child/children on their own. This is either because they are separated or widowed.