My Family and I — Flashcards

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A family is a fundamental unit of society where two or more people are related by marriage, blood, or adoption and share a common roof, kitchen, and source of income.

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Family gives love, care, support, protection, financial security, emotional security, education, and guidance. It also helps in building personality and values.

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The main functions are protection from danger, emotional bonding, financial and emotional security, education, passing socio-cultural values, and recreation.

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A nuclear family consists of a couple and their children, both natural and adopted, living together under one roof.

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A joint family includes parents and siblings of the couple living together as one family unit.

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The family life cycle begins with the beginning stage. This stage starts with marriage, when young adults start their family life.

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The three stages are beginning stage, expanding stage, and contracting stage.

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The expanding stage starts with the birth of the first child. Parents then take on the responsibilities of child care and upbringing.