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NUCLEAR FAMILYBenefits: both of your parents
under the same roofsupport and stability Sharing
responsibilitiesDon’t have to deal
with negative effects of divorce
Can have relationship with both parents
NUCLEAR FAMILYChallenges: Being committed to
staying together making time for the
family Finances/Paying Bills
especially if only one parent works
Dividing up chores
SINGLE PARENT FAMILYA family with one adult who is raising a child or children due to divorce, death or never had been married
SINGLE PARENT FAMILY
Benefits: strong bond with parent
don’t have to worry about parents fighting in the house
children learn responsibility, become independent and often mature faster
SINGLE PARENT FAMILYChallenges: the one parents may have to work long hours less money -only one income. Less supervision for kidsStress on parent – childrenDifficult going back and forth between homes
– different expectations etc…
BLENDED FAMILYTwo (2) families join together
usually by remarriage after divorce or death of a spouse, one or both may have children.
BLENDED FAMILYBenefits: more people
around to shared the chores
more going onyou have both a
mom and a dad under the same roof
possibly better financially
Challenges: hard to adjusting
to the new parent Discipline by
“step” parentHard to get used
to new siblings – sibling rivalry
Hard to bond as a new “family”
EXTENDED FAMILYA family with several generations living
together more than just mom, dad, children. This family could include grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins
EXTENDED FAMILYBenefits:More adult role
modelsMore people to help
out around the houseBonding with more
family membersActivities going on
Challenges: Less privacy ,
space , crowded, lots of sharing
Confusion about who is in charge rules
Could be a financial strain
ADOPTIVE FAMILYBenefits:Cool to learn about
different cultures – if child is from a different culture
Possibly child is “rescued” from foster care
Child is “chosen” is wanted
Challenges:Expensive to adoptChild may wonder
about past/family of origin/ culture etc..
Child may have hurts associated with family or origin
CHILDLESS FAMILYBenefits:No expense of
childrenMore freedom to
do what couple wants – travel, etc..
Work on personal goals
More time for hobbies/interests
Challenges:Work can become
all consumingMay have conflict
if one wants children and the other doesn’t
Stress associated with fertility issues – if wanting kids but unable
Referencing Retrieved on March 3, 2015 at 8:40 http://everydaylife.globalpost.com/awareness-different-family-types-13472.html
McGrath, B. J. & Huntingdon, A. D. (2007). The health and wellbeing of adults working in early childhood education. Australian Journal of Early Childhood, 32(3), 33-38. Retrieved from http:www.earlychildhoodaustralia.org.au