Family Structures

Which is the most accurate definition of family according to the ABS?

• A group of 2 or more people that are related by blood, marriage, adoption, step or fostering. 
• A group of 2 or more people that are related by blood, marriage, adoption, step or fostering who usually live in the same household.
• A group of 2 or more people that are related by blood, marriage, adoption, step or fostering who usually live in the same household. At least one person is over the age of 15.

Which family structure does the following definition belong to: 'Permanent care being provided for children who cannot live with their birth families. All legal rights are transferred to the adoptive parents. 

• Adoptive
• Foster
• Nuclear
• Defacto

Adoption rates of Australian children are:

• Increasing
• Decreasing

A blended family is:

• A couple family that contains both a natural and a step parent.
• A couple family that contains both a natural and a birth parent.
• A couple family that contains both a natural and a communal parent.

Blended families most often occur due to:

• Divorce and separation.
• Death.
• Popularity.

A group of families, or individuals, either related or unrelated, living and sharing resources together can be referred to as which type of family?

• Defacto
• Extended
• Communal
• Blended

A couple of the opposite or same sex living together in the same household but who are unmarried are referred to as which type of family structure?

• Defacto
• Foster
• Same sex
• Sole parent

Reasons people may choose to live in Defacto relationships often do so because of:

• Getting married later in life

• Seeking emotional and physical advantage.

• Do not wish to be married.

• All of the surrounding.

An extended family can be defined as:

• At least one core family and one relative living in the same house.
• At least one core family living in the same house.
• Non biological children living with a carer.
• A couple of the same sex living together.

Why are foster parenting rates on the rise?

• Death
• Family breakdown
• Drug abuse
• All of the surrounding