This document discusses different types of family structures and changes that have occurred. It describes the nuclear family as consisting of parents and children, and the extended family as including other relatives like grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins living together. Another type is the joint family where parents, children and grandchildren all live in one house. It notes an increase in single parents raising families alone due to factors like death of a spouse or early pregnancy. Modern changes include more mothers working outside the home and children spending more time online rather than socializing in person. Authority in families has shifted away from strict father dominance to children having more independence and voice.

1. Family
Changes That Take Place in
the Structure of a Family

2. Family
The family is the basic
unit of society. It is
primarily composed of the
mother, father, and the
children. This type of family
is called a nuclear family.
This is a well-known and
universal form of family.

4. Family
Filipinos are known for
having close ties. In most
Filipino families, it is commonly
observed that aside from parents
and children, there are other
relatives that are staying with
them. These include the
grandparents, aunts, uncles, and
cousins. This type of family is
called an extended family.

5. Extended family

6. Family
Another type of family
is called a joint family. It
is formed when parents,
their offspring’s, and
their offspring’s spouses
and children are living in
one house.

7. Family
The joint family is an
extension of the nuclear
family (parents and
dependent children), and it
typically grows when
children of one sex do not
leave their parents' home at
marriage but bring their
spouses to live with them.

8. Joint Family

9. Family
The number of single or solo
parents or those who raised a
family without a spouse has
greatly increased in recent years.
Death of spouse, separation,
poverty, early pregnancy, and
financial instability are just some
of the reason why some mothers
or fathers end up raising a family
by themselves.

10. Single or Solo Parents

11. Family
The rapid development and
increasing demands of the society
affect the roles of each family
member.
In the past, the mother used to
stay at home and take care of the
children. But now, most mothers are
working to help earn a living for the
needs of the family. As a result, the
children are left mostly to the care of
the household helpers or relatives.

12. Family
The latest advancements
in technology have somehow
changed the interests of and
relationship among family
members. Before, children
used to go out with their
parents. But now, most of
them prefer to stay at home to
play computer games or just
surf the internet.

13. Family
The traditional
authoritarian system wherein
the father has the authority to
decide for the family has also
changed. Children nowadays
become more outspoken and
aware of their rights. They are
now heard and given the
opportunity to develop their
attitudes and ideas.

14. Family
All these
changes affect the
values, beliefs,
and harmonious
relationships.

15. Health for Life
In spite of the advances in
technology, the increasing
demands of the society, and the
changes in traditions and beliefs,
the Filipino family remains strong
in molding and developing the
character and values of its
members. What can you do to keep
your family strong?