Which term describes a family consisting of two parents and children?

• A. Single-parent family
• B. Extended family
• C. Conjugal or nuclear family
• D. Blended family

Answer: (C)

The term for a family with two parents and their children living together is the nuclear family, also called the conjugal family. This structure centers on the parental pair and their offspring, forming a core household unit separate from extended relatives.

This contrasts with an extended family, which includes additional relatives such as grandparents or aunts and uncles living in or attached to the household; a single-parent family, which has only one parent in the home; and a blended family, formed when partners bring children from previous relationships into a new family unit. Understanding this distinction helps describe how families are organized and how that can affect routines, caregiving roles, and social dynamics in early childhood settings.