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Definition:
A social network of grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, and so on. HGD, Chapter 8, p. 205

Extended families seem to serve a protective function for children who are growing up in single-parent homes Extended family members often help single and divorced mothers with financial and emotional support as well as with child care.

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In the News:
http://health.howstuffworks.com/pregnancy-and-parenting/parenting/understanding-family-structures-and-dynamics-ga2.htm

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