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Being a Communication Major, I have been exposed to the different types of family definitions out there, I have acquired the knowledge on why we define family the way we do and what the downsides are if we choose to define family in a narrow context but, when it comes to my definition of family I would stick to the structural definition of family which to me is, a family to me Is a group of tight-knitted community and individuals whom are related to one another through blood, legal means (marriage, adoptions) or personal relationships.

Although my definition is really narrowed down and not inclusive, this definition works for me because I grew up in a family, in a community where the only people you regard as your family are those whom are related to you someway by blood. Growing up in my family and also in Nigeria, my family motto which eventually turned into my motto was “ Blood is Thicker than water” and that been said I and my siblings grew up with the mentality to choose family over friends or any other thing, which in turn led to us creating a boundary where we share things, secrets, do stuffs etc. but if you weren’t a family or meet any of the requirement that qualified you as a family you were shut out of the intricate part of family. …show more content…

I get that but my definition has been forged and shaped due to the community and life style that I was exposed to that being said, structural definition of family is cut and dry for me and also scared so I would stick to

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