Family Types

Which type of family has two parents and their biological child or children who live together?

• nuclear

• step/blended

• extended/multi-generational

• adoptive

Which type of family is made up of one parent and his and her child or children?

• single-parent

• step/blended

• extended/multi-generational

• adoptive

Which type of family is a household that includeds the parent or parents and their children and other relatives?

• single-parent

• step/blended

• extended/multi-generational

• adoptive

Which type of family forms when one or both adults in the relationship have children from a previous relationship living in the home?

• single-parent

• step/blended

• extended/multi-generational

• adoptive

Which type of family occurs when a child of one pair of parents legally becomes the child of other parents (or parent)?

• single-parent

• step/blended

• extended/multi-generational

• adoptive

Which type of family is a family in which an adult provides temporary housing for a child how cannot live with his or her birthparents?

• single-parent

• foster

• extended/multi-generational

• adoptive

A person who is legally appointed by the court to take responsibility for a child in the event of the birthparents' death or extended absense is a

• single-parent

• guardian

• step-parent

• adopter

A benefit of a nuclear family is

• needs are easily met because family members share responsibilities

• reduced resources

• multi-generational members of the family share responsibilities

• decrease in income

Which type of family has the disadvantage of not having grandparents, aunt, and uncles that do not live in the home?

• extended or multi-generational familes

• foster families

• nuclear families

• adoptive families

Which is sometimes a challenge in a single-parent family?

• reduced resources

• increased resources

• decreased stress

• increased time