Illustrate the concept of voluntary kin using an example from your own life.

What will be an ideal response?


Answers will vary, but students should demonstrate understanding that voluntary kin is about individuals who consider each other family though they are not related by bloodlines. A potential example might be a college roommate who feels more like a sibling than a friend.

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