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Amador - Carlos - Traditional and Nontraditional Families Worksheet
Amador - Carlos - Traditional and Nontraditional Families Worksheet
Instructions: Write A,B,C,D,E and F in the correct box to match the type of
family with the definition.
Type of Family
A B C D E F
Single- Stepfamily Traditional Same-sex Non- Cohabitation
parent family marriage traditional
families / Family
Single
parenthood
Definition Type of
Family
1. Marriage between two men or two women. ( controversial issue, may still face D
social resistance)
2. A family structure that consists of a man , woman and one or more of their
biological or adopted children. C
3. may result from the death of a significant other, a parent´s choice or divorce A
( may not have the benefit of two biological parents raising a child).
5. Formed where one or both spouses have been previously married and who B
may have children from a previous marriage. ( may face complex issues that a
nuclear family may not have to face, like child support, visitation rights, and
holiday issues.)