5 concepts
The Nature of a Family
In human context, a family is a group of people affiliated by consanguinity, affinity, or co-residence.
The Functions of a Family
The primary function of the family is to perpetuate society, both biologically through procreation, and socially through socialization.
Family Structures
The traditional family structure consists of two married individuals providing care for their offspring, but this is becoming more uncommon.
Kinship Patterns
Kinship refers to the web of social relationships that form an important part of the lives of most humans in most societies.
Authority Patterns
The three main parenting styles in early child development are authoritative, authoritarian, and permissive.