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In Britain today they are many different types of families, and these all have different social structures. Even through there are many different variations of these groups, family structures normally come in these groups: - nuclear families, reconstituted families, extended families and a lone parent families. The nuclear family is where "parents and children live in an independent unit separately from other relatives."(Penny Tassoni, et al, 2002). Advantages - family is more likely to be better economically. Closer to family members Parents have more time to spend with their children Disadvantages - if parents spilt up the family will experience considerable disruption They have to plan family centred activities to socialise Only have a small support network The reconstituted family is where "parents with children form previous relationships live together". (Penny Tassoni, et al, 2002). Advantages - good levels of support Child care support More role models Disadvantages - may bring...

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