Traditional vs.

Non-traditional Family ( Worksheet)

Instructions: Write A,B,C,D,E and F in the correct box to match the type of
family with the definition.

Type of Family

A B C D E F
Single- Stepfamily Traditional Same-sex Non- Cohabitation
parent family marriage traditional
families / Family
Single
parenthood

Definition Type of
Family
1. Marriage between two men or two women. ( controversial issue, may still face
social resistance) D

2. A family structure that consists of a man , woman and one or more of their
biological or adopted children. C

3. may result from the death of a significant other, a parent´s choice or divorce
( may not have the benefit of two biological parents raising a child). A

4. All other types of families that are not nuclear families E

5. Formed where one or both spouses have been previously married and who
may have children from a previous marriage. ( may face complex issues that a
nuclear family may not have to face, like child support, visitation rights, and B
holiday issues.)

6. The sharing of a household by an unmarried couple. ( alternative form of

marriage, similar to marriage, test their compatibility, marriage would not
otherwise be legal, does not receive the same formal recognition, may face social F
disapproval )