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Type Members Traditional Nuclear Married couple and their biological children (full brothers and full sisters). Nuclear Two parents and their children (biologic, adoptive, step, foster. Single-parent One parent and one or more children Blended (also called Reconstituted) At least one stepparent, stepsibling, or half-sibling Extended At least one parent, one child, and other individuals either related or not Gay/Lesbian Two members of the same sex who have children and a legal or common-law tie Foster A child or children who have been placed in an approved living environment away from the family of origin - usually one or two parents Binuclear Parents who have terminated spousal roles but continue their parenting roles Communal Individuals who share common ownership of property and goods and exchange services without monetary considerations.