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FAMILY Family is the basic unit of survival of mankind. The origin of a family is as old as humanity. The history of mankind is easily traced with the first family that is Adam and Eve. Is a group of people united by ties of blood, marriage, adoption, kinship. They may constitute a single household or more than two households and interacting with each other in their different social positions and these include husband, father, spouses and children. However, it is imperative to note and distinguish a family from a household because a family constitutes individuals living within the same geographical proximity while a household may constitute regional boarders. TYPES OF FAMILIES.
 * Nuclear family
 * Extended family
 * Mixed family

A nuclear family is a family with father, mother and children. This is the commonest type of family found in urban centers and suburbs around the world. This kind of family is not only easy to manage but also economically viable besides being developmental.

An extended family is one that has both spouses father, mother and their children in addition to other relatives from both sides of the family. This kind of family is commonly found in rural areas as opposed to Urban centers because of the number of members and the financial burden.k

A mixed family is a family that combines both aspects of a nuclear and an extended family. This kind of family is complex and hard in both urban centers and rural centers. It is vital to note that all families can not exist with out heads ie father and for any successful family it has to be led by a male, mature individual.