2. A family is made up of a father, a mother, and
their children. However, there are also other types of
families.
3. A house is called a home when family members
love and respect each other. They also all live
together in one house and share and work together
in all household activities.
5. Nuclear Family
A nuclear family is a type of family composed of father, mother,
and a child or children. A family may be big or small, depending
on the number of children.
A small family is composed of a father, a mother, and not more
than three children. A family with more than three children is
considered a big family.
7. Single-Parent Family
A single-parent family is a type of family that is headed by only
one parent. It is either the father or mother who is present.
father + children mother + children
8. Extended Family
An extended family is a type of family composed of not just the
parents and children but also of other relatives. These relatives,
such as grandparents, uncles, aunts, and cousins, live together with
the parents and children.
family + grandparents family + (uncle +aunt + cousins)
9. The family is very important to your life. It is where you feel
secure and cared for. The family provides your basic needs such as
food, clothing, and shelter when you are young and helpless.
Being part of a family makes one feels as a part of a group.
10. When the people who live with you but may not be related
to you, yet provide for your basic needs can also be called family.
They make you feel secure and cared for. Being part of this group
makes one feel like a member of a real family.