Family

Family refers to a group of individuals who are related by blood, marriage, or adoption and who typically live together or maintain close emotional ties. The concept encompasses a variety of relationships, including parents, children, siblings, and extended relatives such as grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins. Families serve as primary social units where individuals share resources, support one another, and cultivate social and emotional bonds. The structure of a family can vary widely, ranging from traditional nuclear families to extended families, single-parent families, blended families, and chosen families formed through deep friendships. Family plays a critical role in shaping individual identities, values, and social norms, and it often serves as the first institution for socialization and education.