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Definition-someone who is not married and has no kids

Advantages-Have a lot of freedom

Disadvantages-income may be an issue

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Definition-One or more children living in a house headed by one parent

Advantages-Not having parents that disagree on raising a child

Disadvantages-Managing ALL the responsibilities of family life

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Definition-Couple and their children

Advantages-Parents share child care responsibility

Disadvantages-Making time for themselves

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Definition-A couple and one or more children from a previous relationship and one parent becomes a stepparent

Advantages-Having new experiences

Disadvantages-Blending personalities

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Definition-Family with a relative living with them – aunt, uncle, grandparent, cousin

Advantages-Family bonds

Disadvantages-Establishing clear lines of authority

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Definition-Placing a child in the temporary care of a family other than its own as the result of problems or challenges that are taking place within the birth family

Advantages-Can be very rewarding

Disadvantages-Becoming attached to child who will eventually leave

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Definition-A person who has financial and legal responsibility for a child

Advantages-Guardian can legally register them for school, handle medical needs, etc.

Disadvantages-Child doesn’t have security of permanent home

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Definition-Couple legally adopts child

Advantages-Can be a parent if they can’t have children

Disadvantages- Parents may worry about biological parents wanting child back

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Definition-Two people in a long term relationship (usually means married) with no children

Advantages-Focus on each other

Disadvantages-Easier to divorce without kids