What Constitutes A Nuclear Family

1. What constitutes a family?

- A family is defined as a small group of individuals that are usually related. Their key focus is to provide emotional and physical support to their child. They are recognized as a household of a father, mother, and child also known as nuclear family. However, over the years MCH has had to redefine the theory of what makes a family. Understanding that a family is a system that provides a healthy, nurturing environment that enables the essential well-being of a child and parent. (Kotch, 2013).

2. What is a nuclear family?

- A nuclear family was the predominant family system in the United States with the absence of extended kin. The notion that the husband was the father, wife was the mother, and their child. This is also known as the extended kin. This type of family system has proved to be the foundation and understanding of children well-being and social health. This type of family was not only beneficial for their child, and the community in which they lived in. However, over the past 25 years this type of family has decreased tremendously. (Kotch, 2013).

Describe family trends in the historical context?

- The typical family structure in the United States was the nuclear family. It was not until after World War I that we begun to see a change in the families social positions. Before World War II the economic purpose and/or responsibility was placed on the nuclear household. However, after World War II the government begun taking on more responsibility due to the impact of the economic and social structure. The need for employment increased due to the urbanization of the United States. Forcing families to move and changing the roles of the individual family members, because of their need to survive. (Kotch, 2013).

4. What factors have caused the traditional family composition to