The definition of family has been influenced by societal norms and values. Norms of various societies differ with some societies defining family from the extended family point of view and other from the nuclear family point of view. This depends on whether a society is collectivist or individualistic
-A family is a group of two or more people who reside together and who are related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
-Across time and cultures, using the Census Bureau definition of family is an inappropriate way to measure and examine families. In ancient Greece and in feudal Europe, a family was all of the people who contributed to the household financial system, including servants.
- In many cultures today, non-parental adults are also considered part of the family if they play a large role in raising or looking after the children of others.
e national government had no power to impose taxes. To avoid any perception of “taxation without representation,” the Articles of Confederation allowed only state governments to levy taxes. To pay for its expenses, the national government had to request money from the states.
