| A | B |
|---|
| Traditional family | consists of a working father, a wife, and two or three children |
| Family with one wage-earner | only one parent works, usually the father |
| Family with two wage-earners | it is necessary for both parents to work |
| Abuse | can inculde physical, verbal, psychological, or sexual mistreatment |
| Single-parent families | only one parent is the primary care taker |
| Divorce | an emotionally draining experience in which two adults redefine their lives |
| Latchkey children | a child that returns to an empty home after school |
| Invisible family | no legal arrangement other than an informal agreement among people |
