WHAT IS A FAMILY

We will explore the different types of

families… . .

A FAMILY IS…

An individual or group of

people bonded by marriage,

blood, or other means who

have established a household.

A FAMILY IS …

People caring about

each other and showing

it…

A FAMILY IS…

People giving and

receiving love

A FAMILY IS…

People laughing and crying

together.

A FAMILY IS…

People reaching out to each

other and neighbors and

friends.

A HOME IS…

A haven where one’s basic

physical and emotional needs

are met.

A FAMILY IS…

A unit wherin character is

developed through the help

and love of other family

members.

A FAMILY IS…

The Basic Unit of

Society.

DIFFERENT FAMILIES

1.Nuclear/Traditional

2.Extended

3.Blended

4.Single Parent

5.Childless Couple

6.Single Adults

YOU ARE IMPORTANT

You are an important part of

your family, for many reasons…• Some of them are as little as little

jobs you do…• Some reasons are much bigger• On your paper list 10 reasons why

you are important to your family