How do you define 'family' and has that definition evolved over time for you?

I define family as a group of people connected by love, support, and shared experiences, whether through biological ties or chosen relationships. Over time, my definition has expanded beyond blood relations to include close friends and others who provide emotional care and trust.

I think for most of my life I've thought of family as comprising those people closest to you. The umbrella usually covers romantic partners, close blood relatives and adopted children but there is room for flexibility (very close friends can become part of the family, and wayward children can be kicked out of the family). One can limit the definition of family to only include blood relations, and while I think that's a perfectly valid definition, it's usually of limited utility (if someone asks you about your family, presumably they're interested in learning about the people closest to you, so what good is it to tell them about your estranged biological brother that you've not spoken to in decades?)

To me, family means unity and the strength and bond between members of a household that build the social structure of a nation. Something that is essential for future growth and internal strength.

My definition of family is everybody that I'm related to through DNA directly. I don't think this definition has changed over time.

A family consists of a husband, a wife, and their children.

Family is not always blood, but people who are there for you through it all.

A family has a mother figure to provide caring and a father figure to provide discipline.

I thought that family exists in order for us to spend an enjoyable time at first. However, as time passes, I started thinking that family isn’t only for that, but also it is so that we help each other when we get in trouble.

A family is a group of individuals that look out for one another, and love each other through the tough times. Over time, the roles have become less defined.

A group of close relatives who raised you and you live with.

I see family as a group of people who know you best and always have your back, regardless of blood relation.

A family is poeple who are realated to each other either biologically or through adoption, family are people who support each other for a lifetime.

I don't believe this should be a political question.

family is the people you surround yourself with and who you trust the most

Family are people who not also share blood but support each other. Family can also include close friends too.

people related to me that i enjoy to be around, it always as ive seen the topic

Family are the people related to you, blood is thicker than water and some such

I defined family as blood-related but over time, i have realized that it is the experiences you share with others that connect you to each other.4

Family to me is defined as a group (Typically biologically related) that identify with each other on a personal level.

Family is the people you love and who love you to most through thick or think family is the people who stick around for you blood or not

Blood is not thicker than water in the context of family.

Family is who you chose it to be, traditional values of family are not relevant in the modern age.

family is people who help you through hard times and who you care about

family is the people who raise you and you grow up around. I believe over time I've realized its not just blood relatives and you can gain "family members" through out all of life.

A family is a group of people who are related to each other biologically or through adoption. Typically a nucleus family consists of a mother and a father along with their children. However this is not always possible in some situations such as in single parent households or multifamily households consisting if grandparents and or aunts and uncles or even gay couples. As long as children are raised with love and care by the people responsible for them is what would define a family

Family is those you feel closest and safest with, regardless whether they're relatives or friends. People who you spend quality time with and can really trust.

Family can be chosen, or blood. A family is a community of people who respect each other and are willing to make choices or sacrifices in order to support and benefit their family. It is a undying loyalty even when you don't necessarily like each other. To me my family is the people I know will always be rooting for me even when no one else is.

I define family as a group of which you belong, and where the people around you love and respect your self interests and values as an individual.

A family should be a unit of a couple or single guardian with at least one child.

Family is not necessary legal or biological. Family is a type of community that surrounds and supports a person through their development and adult life. A family can be anyone who offers an individual emotional and/or financial support.

Familialism according to literal definition means a cultural value that emphasizes warm, close, supportive family relationships that family must be prioritized over self, however this has changed over time as I view family as more of a strong support system that allows more emphasize on education, and to be in an economic stabilized environment while raising up their kids to be productive citizens of Canada. In this case, family should not only be limited to blood related members but a family can be those who someone can feel strong trust and a sense of respect also belonging knowing that they’re cooperating with safety laws and being able to live comfortably without worrying about violence or prejudice of any forms.

Your biological family, but also anyone who matters to you and you would consider close enough to call your family

I would describe a family as a group of people living in a home, with a mother and father in marriage overseeing the household.

Family are those that you disagree with but will always sit at the table together none the less.

Family is a concept that is difficult to define as it can differ dramatically from person to person. I would generally consider family to be those one was raised with and alongside, as well as anyone else whom an individual chooses to consider family.

Family isn't necessarily defined by blood but by the bonds that hold the unit together.

Family is either family by blood or very close friendds.

family is the people you choose to be in your life no matter what issues arise. this definition changed over time by going from family is blood relatives to family is a choice.

Family is all the people you keep in your inner circle.

I choose my family. The friends I choose are my family.

Family is any two adults deciding to form a family, with or without children.

Is this the new "national socialism" or " Christian nationalism"? Either way it sounds like a disgusting dog whistle.

A family can be chosen, a family can be blood, a family can evolve from a community of people.

Honestly it hasn't evolved over time for me. It's always meant those that are effectively your household and the ones that raised you or were around the most when being raised.

The idea of 'family' is fundamentally irrelevant to government; government should largely be concerned with the protection of the rights of individuals.

"Family values" is one of the most toxic and dangerous terms in politics of the last 50 years, and usually just a by-word for homophobia and sexism.

Family isn't just blood, yes blood is important, but what if you adopt, or a family member is a bad person, then it isn't blood.

Family co sissy of the people who love and support you through even the toughest times, regardless of genetic ties

I feel having a family is very important to human development and growth.

A family is a place that you feel comfortable and safe in

Family is a group of people who care about each-others lives and love each other.

Family, to me, encompasses those individuals who provide love, support, and a sense of belonging. Family definition didn't evoved over time for me Family is conscit of (mother, father, sister, brother)

Family is whoever you feel most connected to or whoever has helped you grow as a person. You do have to help whoever that is. You have no obligation to support abusive parents because of blood ties or to turn your back on close friends that help you live your life. I have always held this belief.

Whoever is related by bloodline, the fewer means the lesser person they are

Family is the whole tree you know that you are in, unless if they're barely correlated with you, then they deserve nothing but death.

Family is blood related individuals that raised you, or related in any certain way.

family is people you are connected to through blood and no

Family is who you feel closest to not who you are blood related to family is who you chose to be around

people that are either related by blood or related by means of other procedures like adoption, marriage, or foster care.

The idea that familiarism is thought to reinforce patriarchal and heteronormative norms, is very stupid. The vast majority of healthy and productive families have certain structural components. Which is largely irrelevant, because the primary factor and concern should always be the health and well-being of the members of the familial unit. Humans are social creatures, their social structures, like a family, our foundational to their success. However you define it, it is necessary.

A family is a group composed of a father(male) and a mother (female) with their children in which this family is centered in love.

For me, family is a group of people who share a deep bond, love, and support for one another. It's not just about blood relations, but also about the connections we form with people who are important to us. Personally, my definition of family has evolved over time. I used to think of family strictly in terms of biological relationships, but as I've grown and experienced different relationships, I've come to realize that family can extend beyond blood ties. It can include close friends, chosen family, and even pets who bring joy and love into our lives. Family is about the people who make us feel loved, accepted, and supported, regardless of how we are related to them.

when i was young I used to believe that "family" referred to your biological relatives. Now I know that it can refer to your community, your adoptive family, or your close friends

The concept of family can vary widely among different cultures and individuals. Traditionally, 'family' has often referred to a group of people related by blood or marriage, but this definition has evolved over time to include chosen families, such as close friends or support networks. This expanded understanding recognizes that family can be based on emotional connections and mutual support rather than solely on biological relationships.

No i personally define family as whoever your closest to.

Family is a group of your people whether they are chosen or blood.

Yes it has evolved over time, in regards to gay marriage.

Family is a group of your own people. Family is the way to be kind, loving, and be cared for by one another.

There is a genetic family and then the family a person may choose. Sometimes they are the same and sometimes they change over time. It’s personal. Families are messy at best and downright toxic and dysfunctional at worst. It’s all very different.

Family is both those you grow up with and those you allow in your family circle.

A biological male as the father...a biological female as the mother ...biological males as sons...biological females as daughters. Always has been and always will be my definition of a family!

People that you love, share blood with and will do anything for.

Family are the people who love or care about you, weather by blood or by covenant.

I define family as group of people that are related to each other lik brother, sister etc .

I define the word "family" as a people who are close, support each other, love each other no matter what, "etc". I believe that definition has stayed the same since family has always been family, regardless of any changes over time.

A group of adults and children living in the same household. Sometimes i can be a close connection with a group of people.

I define family as something you should love, care for, and protect at all times.

Any links in the generational chain, be they through adoption or child birth constitute a family or any couple who make a formal commitment to join each other's families. This has not changed for me.

Family is the closest people to you and your support from birth.

Family are the people who will love and support you no matter what Family should be the people you would be willing to do anything for.

Family does not limit just to blood ties. Family is where you feel at home the most.

I think of family as anyone one who supports you through your decisions.

I think the term family for me has evolved overtime, i used to think the word family was people whom were blood related to me, but as i grow up and continue to grow i realise its the people around me, who support me who i call my family.

I define family as one that creates a sense of belonging to each other as a group. It has not evlved over time for me.

i define family as my very close friends and my immedete family.

i believe family is blood you dont have step dads and moms or adopted siblings its blood

I define family as a mother and father, or at least what a family should be. I do not oppose people who are not that family with kids, but I think that raises the best chances for a child.

Family to me is very important and yes it has changed over time in history but the baseline of a family is still the same.

I am a proud family man and do the best to support my family's growth.

Dependants play a pivotal role so I agree that certain exceptions should be made to families over individuals

the definition of family, I believe is those you are willing to trust with your life. not those related in blood or skin.

A family is a groupe of personne that share the same idéologie

When I first think of the word, family, I think of parents, siblings and such, but I think you can consider anyone close to you as family, such as close friends. You also may not consider blood relatives as family due to lack of relationship or a bad relationship with them.