NUCLEAR FAMILYFamily with both parents and child/children this is seen as the “Traditional” family

NUCLEAR FAMILYBenefits: both of your parents

under the same roofsupport and stability Sharing

responsibilitiesDon’t have to deal

with negative effects of divorce

Can have relationship with both parents

NUCLEAR FAMILYChallenges: Being committed to

staying together making time for the

family Finances/Paying Bills

especially if only one parent works

Dividing up chores

SINGLE PARENT FAMILYA family with one adult who is raising a child or children due to divorce, death or never had been married

SINGLE PARENT FAMILY

Benefits: strong bond with parent

don’t have to worry about parents fighting in the house

children learn responsibility, become independent and often mature faster

SINGLE PARENT FAMILYChallenges: the one parents may have to work long hours less money -only one income. Less supervision for kidsStress on parent – childrenDifficult going back and forth between homes

– different expectations etc…

BLENDED FAMILYTwo (2) families join together

usually by remarriage after divorce or death of a spouse, one or both may have children.

BLENDED FAMILYBenefits: more people

around to shared the chores

more going onyou have both a

mom and a dad under the same roof

possibly better financially

Challenges: hard to adjusting

to the new parent Discipline by

“step” parentHard to get used

to new siblings – sibling rivalry

Hard to bond as a new “family”

BLENDED FAMILY

EXTENDED FAMILYA family with several generations living

together more than just mom, dad, children. This family could include grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins

EXTENDED FAMILYBenefits:More adult role

modelsMore people to help

out around the houseBonding with more

family membersActivities going on

Challenges: Less privacy ,

space , crowded, lots of sharing

Confusion about who is in charge rules

Could be a financial strain

ADOPTIVE FAMILYA family with a adult and

child not blood related, but legally bound.

ADOPTIVE FAMILYBenefits:Cool to learn about

different cultures – if child is from a different culture

Possibly child is “rescued” from foster care

Child is “chosen” is wanted

Challenges:Expensive to adoptChild may wonder

about past/family of origin/ culture etc..

Child may have hurts associated with family or origin

CHILDLESS FAMILYA family with married couple without kids

CHILDLESS FAMILYBenefits:No expense of

childrenMore freedom to

do what couple wants – travel, etc..

Work on personal goals

More time for hobbies/interests

Challenges:Work can become

all consumingMay have conflict

if one wants children and the other doesn’t

Stress associated with fertility issues – if wanting kids but unable

Referencing Retrieved on March 3, 2015 at 8:40 http://everydaylife.globalpost.com/awareness-different-family-types-13472.html

McGrath, B. J. & Huntingdon, A. D. (2007). The health and wellbeing of adults working in early childhood education. Australian Journal of Early Childhood, 32(3), 33-38. Retrieved from http:www.earlychildhoodaustralia.org.au