Family

Family refers to a social unit consisting of individuals who are related by blood, marriage, or adoption. Typically, it includes parents and their children, but can also encompass extended relatives such as grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins. Families serve as the primary context for the socialization of children, providing emotional support, nurturing, and a sense of belonging. The structure of families can vary widely across cultures and may include single-parent families, blended families, and child-free families, among others. Families can function in many forms and can be defined in both traditional and more modern contexts, reflecting diverse societal norms and lifestyles.