An unmarried couple in a committed relationship live together with their adopted twin boys. Which of the following best describes this type of family?
A) Nuclear family
B) Extended family
C) Blended family
D) Adoptive family
Ans: A
The nuclear family, also called the traditional family, is composed of two parents and their children. The parents might be heterosexual or homosexual, are often married or in a committed relationship, and all members of the family live in the same house until the children leave home as young adults. The nuclear family may be composed of biologic parents and children, adoptive parents and children, surrogate parents and children, or stepparents and children.
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