05/07/2024
“A family is a group of two people or more (one of whom is the householder) related by birth, marriage, or adoption and residing together." (Amato)
Family system is a complex system that is constantly changing. It encompasses those who are responsible for making decisions and regulating the day-to-day functions of the family unit. “Family” Influences our behaviors and models what is socially accepted. The family unit can be broken down into three types: two-parent, single-parent, and blended. Over time there has been social and cultural changes to how family if defined. We’ve seen shifts from intergenerational with several generations living under one roof to grandparents raising their grandchildren on their own. To define a family is to look at how it functions, the transfer of communication (interactions), and roles. Families are changing and may also look different based on cultural and spiritual beliefs and values.
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