Nuclear family
What Nuclear family means in Religious Studies GCSE, as defined for AQA.
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Reference: AQA
Consisting of two heterosexual parents and their children, often seen as the ideal environment for raising children based on biblical models.
A household consisting of two parents and their children, often viewed as a traditional model for raising a family.
Topics that use Nuclear family
- Theme A: Relationships and families (AQA GCSE)
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