Question

match each type of household with the correct definition.

• a mother and father and their children, or a husband and wife without children.
• include more than one nuclear household - headship can be shared
• share a living space and, often, financial responsibilities for the household.

options:

• household (general)
• extended household
• nuclear household

Explanation:

Define nuclear household

We apply the concept of Family Structures to identify the first definition. A mother, father, and their children, or a married couple without children, represents the core unit known as a nuclear family or nuclear household.

Define extended household

We apply the concept of Family Structures to identify the second definition. A household that includes more than one nuclear family unit, where headship and resources can be shared among multiple adults, is defined as an extended household.

Define general household

We apply the concept of Household Composition to identify the third definition. A group of people who share a living space and, often, financial responsibilities, regardless of their kinship relations, describes a household in the general sense.

Answer:

Definition	Household Type
Include more than one nuclear household - headship can be shared	Extended household
Share a living space and, often, financial responsibilities for the household.	Household (general)