Families in Different Societies (AP)

Mom

often works part-time to help raise the children.

nuclear family

is the traditional family structure, consisting of two parents and children.

single-parent

family consists of one parent raising one or more children alone.

extended family

structure consists of two or more adults related by blood or marriage, living in the same house.

Childless Family

Kinderlose Familie

Blended Family

Stieffamilie

Grandparent Family

Großelternfamilie

Germans

are known for their rule-following and orderly nature.

Germany

is modern and advanced, progressive in gender equality, LGBT rights ("Marriage for All"), and immigration.

direct

Germans are known for their communication style.

small talk

especially about the weather, is uncommon.

Non-verbal cues

are significant in German communication.