Family

Family
People who are closely related
Mother, father and their children
There is no strict definition – a fabulous phenomenon constantly developing

Family Values
Cohesion – being together in one group and nurtured by it
Flexibility − ability to solve different conflicts
Communication − to express themselves freely

Types of families
Nuclear
Extended
Blended (stepfamily)
Same-sex
Childless
Two-parent
Singular (one) parent

Nuclear Family Extended Family

Stages of creating a family
Dating
Courtship
Engagement (arranged marriage is optional)
Wedding
Divorce (if 2 individuals are not able to maintain friendly and loving relationship to each other)

Exchanging of Rings

Tying of the garments,
joining of hands

Circle a Sacred Fire

Dressed in White

Nuptial Mass

Chuppah –
a Canopy

Crowns Attached by a Ribbon

Big Weddings and
A Private Wedding ceremony

Vows

Cake

Honeymoon

Divorce
Adultery
Desertion
Drunkenness
Conviction of a felony
Cruel
and inhuman treatment

American Family
Individualism
Retirement houses
ECONOMICALLY INDEPENDENT
Dual career families (the gender roles are redefined)
Single-parent families
A transforming institution