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bring up (a child that is not one's own by birth).

Can be very rewarding

Becoming attached to child who will eventually leave

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someone who is appointed to care for and/or handle the affairs of a person who is incompetent or incapable of administering his/her affairs

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

Child doesn’t have a mom or dad

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An adoptive family is a family that raises a child who is not biologically related to them.

Can be a parent if they can’t have children

Parents may worry about biological parents wanting child back

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a family consisting of a couple and their children from this and all previous relationships.

Having new experiences

Blending personalities

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a family that extends beyond the nuclear family, including grandparents, aunts, uncles, and other relatives, who all live nearby or in one household.

Having extra help

Establishing clear lines of authority

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comprised of a parent/caregiver and one or more dependent children without the presence and support of a spouse or adult partner who is sharing the responsibility of parenting.

Not having parents that disagree on raising a child

Managing ALL the responsibilities of family life

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Couples who are childless can feel excluded from the rest of
society.

Easier to divorce without kid

Career conflict

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someone who is not involved in either any type of sexual relationship, romantic relationship, including long-term dating, engagement, marriage.

Time to devote to career and interests

Income may be an issue

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a couple and their dependent children, regarded as a basic social unit.

Parents share childcare responsibility

Making time for themselves