Nuclear Family Definition

A family consisting of husband, wife and their unmarried children is known as:

Correct Answer: Both Nuclear family and Primary family

A family consisting of a husband, wife, and their unmarried children is called both a Nuclear family and a Primary family. These two terms refer to the same basic family unit.

Classification of Families by Structure

• Nuclear / Primary family: Husband + Wife + Unmarried children — smallest and most basic unit of society and extension work.
• Extended / Joint family: Multiple generations (grandparents, parents, children, sometimes aunts/uncles) living together under one roof.
• Single-parent family: One parent with children.

Importance in Extension Education

The family is the basic unit of society and also the basic unit of extension work. Extension programs use the whole family approach — targeting not just the farmer but all family members including women and youth.