FAMILY STRUCTURES AND LEGACIES

• “two or more persons who share resources,

  share responsibility for decisions, share values

  and goals, and have a commitment to each

  other over time” - Belen T. G.
• FAMILY STRUCTURE - Group of individuals living under one roof and

  usually under one head.
• NUCLEAR/TRADITION FAMILY


  -is comprised of a father, a mother, and their

  offspring/s.

  -Father is the breadwinner and mother stays at home

  -both husband and wife are working and earning
• SINGLE PARENT


  -who nurtures the child or children

  while earning for the offspring/s.

  -this may be supported by relatives or hired caregivers to take care of the growing children.

  -parent may be assisted financially

  by his or her own parents or relatives.

  -will decide on cohabiting with a partner who is not the biological

  parent of the child.