Family of procreation

Definition

A family of procreation is formed through marriage or the bearing and raising of one’s own children. It represents the family unit that an individual starts by partnering with someone and possibly introducing children into that partnership.

Related terms

Nuclear Family:

A nuclear family consists of two parents and their biological or adopted child or children living together as a unit.

Extended Family:

An extended family includes relatives beyond the nuclear family, such as grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins, often living close by or within the same household.

Kinship:

Kinship refers to the culturally defined relationships between individuals who are commonly thought of as having family ties, including both blood relations and connections through marriage