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extended family nuclear family Definition: The nuclear family is a term used to define a family group consisting of a pair of adults and their children. Nuclear families are named because it is the nucleus, or central structure, around which other members of the family may anchor. An extended family is two or more adults from different generations of a family, who share a household. It consists of more than parents and children; it may be a family that includes parents, children, cousins, aunts, uncles, grandparents, foster children etc. Some people think it is best for extended families (including grandparents, ants, uncle and cousins etc.) to live together. Reason1:It is easy to get an impromptu gathering together.?We all live about a few minutes away from each other. Every Saturday we can have dinner together. In case we need to make changes, whether make it some other day or go eat out, it is easier when you live close by, because that means you can just go with them anywhere. Reason2: It makes the family grow closer.?It may be true that there is a saying that absence makes the heart grow fonder, but it would also mean that absence makes you miss them more. Like when we were away, we could not deal with the long drive especially when we were already tired from our daily chores. The distance that separated us got in between us, especially the kids (my daughter and her cousins) for they could not go to places together. Now that we live closer, they can even spend the night together, like having their own slumber party. Living closer means you also do not miss out on any special events, like birthdays and other gatherings. Reason3: Babysitting is no longer an issue.?When we go to the office there should be some person who can take care of our children. None can replace grandparents or any of the family members who can take good care of them. ?Reason4: No need to cook on some nights.? Some old people love to cook for her family, even on some of the