Family

Family refers to a group of individuals who are related by blood, marriage, or adoption, typically consisting of parents and their children. It serves as a fundamental social unit that provides emotional, economic, and social support to its members. Families can vary in structure, including nuclear families (parents and children), extended families (which may include grandparents, aunts, uncles, and other relatives), single-parent families, and blended families (formed by remarriage). The concept of family encompasses not only biological ties but also emotional bonds and commitments, and it plays a critical role in shaping individuals’ identities, values, and cultural heritage. Families provide a framework for learning, socialization, and the transmission of traditions and norms across generations.