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Diversity among Filipino Families
and Its Effects on Children

I.     Introduction

II.    Definition of Family

        A.     Myth of the Perfect Family

        B.     Nuclear vs Extended Family

        C.     Fluidity of a Family

III.   Diversification of the Structure of the Families     

        A.     Types of Family Diversity

                 a.     Organizational Diversity

                 b.     Cultural Diversity

                 c.     Social Class Diversity

                 d.     Life Cycle Diversity

                 e.     Cohort Diversity

        B.      Family Types and Theories

                 a.     Two-Parent Family

                 b.     Single-Parent Family

                 c.     Blended Families and Step-Parent Families

                 d.     Grandparent-Led Families

                 e.     Gay and Lesbian Parent Families

                 f.     Only Child Families

                 g.     Commuter Families

                 h.     Foster and Group Home Families

IV.   Effects on Children

V.    Families in Crisis

        A.     How To Handle a Crisis

        B.     How To Resolve a Crisis

V.    Conclusion

VI.   References