Family Life
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Family Life
Merit Badge
Digital Resource Guide
Overview
The family is the basic unit of society and is important to both individuals and communities. The world is rapidly changing, making today’s society much more complex than ever before. As Scouts earn this merit badge, they will realize why it is important to know more about family life and how to strengthen their families.
The Family Structure
Families are formed in different ways, and Scouts come from families of all different sizes.
Keep reading to explore how each family structure is unique and important in its own way!
Nuclear Family
Parents and their children living together as one household.
Extended Family
Relatives outside of the nuclear family.
Single-Parent Family
One parent raising children.
Blended Family
Stepparents and stepchildren coming together.
Adoptive Family
Parents with non-biological children.
Childless Family
Couples without children.
Now Let’s Explore the Requirements for the Family Life Merit Badge!
