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FAMILY RELATIONSHIP It is vital for a person to be aware of the structure of the family to which he or she belongs in order to understand himself or herself better. One’s family structure has significant impact on the attitudes and behaviors of an adolescent.  FAMILY...

FAMILY RELATIONSHIP It is vital for a person to be aware of the structure of the family to which he or she belongs in order to understand himself or herself better. One’s family structure has significant impact on the attitudes and behaviors of an adolescent.  FAMILY STRUCTURE Refers to the “combination of relatives that comprise a family. Classification considers the presence or absence of: legally – married spouses or common law partners, children, and other relatives. Basic Types of Family Structure NUCLEAR FAMILY This type of family structure is the conventional type and is considered to be the ideal kind of family for raising offspring. From this kind of structure, children usually receive sufficient care, strength, and stability. SINGLE – PARENT FAMILY It consists of one parent, either a father or a mother, exclusively taking up the responsibility to raise his/her children. Nonetheless, members of the single – parent family are usually close to each other as they do their best. EXTENDED FAMILY It is that which extends beyond the immediate family. It is also referred to as consanguineous family. It is practically a complex family structure. STEPFAMILY It is formed by the joining of two adults through marriage, cohabitation, or civil partnership, in which either one or both of the adults have a child/children from a previous relationship living in their home. It is also called as reconstituted family. This structure is also known as blended family. GRANDPARENT FAMILY It is composed of the grandparents and the grandchildren living together as a family. There is a variety of reasons a grandparent family was produced; this may be due to deceased parents, abandonment, or separation.  WHY IS FAMILY STRUCTURE & RELATIONSHIP IMPORTANT? Positive Impact: Good parenting contributes to a child’s physical, emotional, and social development. Problem Prevention: Reduces the risk of Family Relationships: Creates a harmonious behavioral and mental health issues later in and supportive family environment. life. GENOGRAM Also known as McGoldrick-Gerson study, Lapidus Schematic, or a Family Diagram. It is a pictorial display of a person’s family relationship and medical history. It can be a useful tool in somewhat understanding the predispositions of an individual and the influences of family and relatives. GENOGRA M