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Family studies
vocab for family
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9th Grade
04/09/2013

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Term
blended family
Definition
a family formed by the marriage of a single parent and another adult or by two single parents.
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cooperation
Definition
working together as a team to reach a goal
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cultural heritage
Definition
learned behaviors, beliefs, and languages that are passed from one generation to another.
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domestic violence
Definition
physical abuse of a family member
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ethnic groups
Definition
groups of people who share common cultural and/or racial characteristics such as language, traditions, religion, and national origin
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extended family
Definition
a family including parents, children, and other relatives suc as grandparents, aunts, uncles, or cousins.
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family
Definition
a group of people who are related to each other.
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family life cycle
Definition
the stages of change that occur within a family over time
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foster children
Definition
children who are temporarily placed in homes of people other than their blood relatives
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nuclear family
Definition
a family including a couple and their own children if they choose to have their own children.
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one-parent family
Definition
a family including one parent and one or more children.
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sibling rivalry
Definition
competition between brothers and sisters
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socialization
Definition
teaching the ways and customs of society to others.
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substance abuse
Definition
the misuse of drugs, alcohol, or some other chemical to a potentially harmful level.
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