1. The family unit and survival of society: Answer Success or failure of individuals in society is dependent upon stability of the family unit. Children'sreality is based uponpatters of socialization and exposure provided by parents. 2. Definition of family (traditional): Answer US Bureau definition: family is composed ofpersons joined together by bonds of marriage, blood, or adoption, and residing inthe same household. 3. Broader definition of family: Answer Two or more persons who are joined together bybonds of sharing and emotional closeness and who identify themselves as beingpart of the family 4. Change and diversity in the family: Answer Influenced by: economics technological advancesdemographic trends sociocultural trends changes in the family 5. Forms of the American Family: Answer - nuclear family/adoptive family - foster family - extended family - single-parent family/single adult living alone - stepparent family - binuclear family - nonmarital heterosexual cohabiting family - gay and lesbian family