The meaning and definition of family and who makes a family on Steemfamily community by @juninhojr

meaning of family

The word family is one of the most loosely defined terms in the English language; because it means something different to everyone. While one person may define family as the relatives who share their home, another may consider family to include extended relatives residing near and far. Still, someone else views their beloved circle of friends or their pets as family. Families are vastly different, but they all function under one single premise: shared love and commitment.

Definition of family

In our elementary school we have be thought the definition of family which can be defined as a group of people who related by blood. another definition is “Two or more people who share goals and values, have long-term commitments to one another and commonly reside in the same dwelling." Today there are many definitions of the concept of family, and all are equally wonderful and celebrated.

Who make a family

Here we have various units that make up a family and they are listed below:

1.| Extended family

This refers to the many relatives connected by a person through DNA. In-laws, grandparents, cousins, aunts, and uncles might be a part of someone's extended family. Many family units, especially in other cultures from around the globe, live with extended family members under the same roof. Extended families can also live far apart, but remain connected through their common history, heritage and tradition, and commitment to each other.

2.| Nuclear family

this type of family only consists of father, mother and their children.

3.| Blended family

Blended family or a stepfamily, is formed as a result of a marriage where both married partners have children from previous relationships. When they join their lives together, they create a new family dynamic.

4.| Friends as family

Many people consider friends to be as close or even closer than extended (or immediate) family. People who have lost close family members or have become removed from them may create a family unit of friends with similar interests and goals to become replacements or enhancements to a lacking family structure. This type of family unit, while untraditional, can be just as close, if not closer, than a traditional structure. You can't choose your blood relatives, but you can choose your friends! In having the option to decide who to bring into your friends-as-family unit, you have the ability to draw in only positive and supportive beings. In addition, some people who have supportive families also have an extensive network of friends who they consider a second family or as additions to their blood or legal relatives. They have the best of both worlds; and highlight the notion that lives are made richer by the loving and supportive people you surround yourself with.

5.| Pets as family

Pets can also become crucial members of a family unit. Animals add an element of responsibility to a family, particularly for children, and offer unconditional love and support. For couples who cannot, or choose not to have children, pets can be a replacement and be loved as dearly as children. Pets, such as dogs and cats, are cared for as additional family members by many people, and are deeply mourned when they pass away.