Family

The term “family” refers to a social unit comprised of individuals who are related by blood, marriage, or adoption, sharing emotional and financial bonds. Families can take various forms, including nuclear families (parents and their children), extended families (which may include grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins), single-parent families, and blended families (formed by remarriage). Family serves as a fundamental building block of society, providing support, care, and companionship to its members. The concept of family is often associated with cultural, legal, and social norms that define roles and responsibilities within the unit. Families typically engage in collective decision-making, maintain relationships, and offer nurturing to each other, contributing to individual identity and socialization.