Multiple choice

A single family consists of

  1. husband and wife only

  2. husband, wife and their young children

  3. husband, wife and their children (married and unmarried)

  4. husband, wife, children and other relatives
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Explanation

In sociology, a single family (or nuclear family) is typically defined as a couple living together, often with their children. While definitions vary, husband and wife is the most basic unit.

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