As a sociologist with a focus on family dynamics and demographics, I often explore the concept of family size and its implications on society. The term "family size" is a critical one in understanding the structure and composition of families across different cultures and time periods. It is important to note that the definition of family size can vary significantly depending on the context and the criteria used for defining a family. In the present discussion, family size is defined in terms of the number of children in the household. However, this definition can be expanded to include adults as well, considering both the parental and filial households, sometimes referred to as the family of origin (or orientation) and the family of procreation.
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FAMILY SIZE. ... In the present discussion, family size is defined in terms of the number of children in the household. A further distinction is made between family size in the parental and filial households, sometimes referred to as the family of origin (or orientation) and the family of procreation.read more >>