Family System and Structure

Family Types

1

Includes a father or mother and his or her children.

Single-parent family

2

A husband, wife, and their biological children.

Nuclear family

3

When an adult provides a temporary home for a child.

Foster family

4

When a single parent gets married.

Stepfamily

5

Includes several generations living under one roof, i.e. grandparents, aunts, uncles, etc.

Extended family

Family Functions

1

New members join the family through procreation or adoption

Addition of new members

2

When socialization is used to prepare children to become adults

Socialization of children

3

Where everyone in a family receives the care and support they need.

Physical maintenance 

4

The maintenance of orders within a family and groups external to it.

Values and behaviors

5

The number of family functions there is.

6

Family Concerns

1

A cognitive or physical impairment that impedes or limits common activities.

Disability

2

When pregnant women take time off of work, paid or unpaid, to take care of their child.

Maternity leave

3

A student that excels in certain areas of intelligence.

Giftedness

4

A legally bound agreement about financial responsibilities.

Child support

5

A measure of the wealth, comforts, and material goods available to them.

Standard of Living