Family Vocabulary Crossword

1. identity Self-concept shaped by two different cultural backgrounds.
4. dilemma A moral conflict faced in family-related decisions.
5. conflict Disagreements occurring within the family unit.
9. inequality Systemic issues that affect family dynamics (e.g., poverty, racism).
10. status A family’s social and financial position in society.
13. expectations Pressures or standards imposed by relatives.
14. network A group, often including family, who provide emotional or practical help.
16. roots Where your family history originates from.
17. gap Differences in beliefs and behaviors between age groups in a family.
18. loyalty Strong allegiance to one’s family, sometimes at personal cost.
20. household A home with members from diverse cultural backgrounds.

2. empathy Understanding another family member’s feelings and perspective.
3. vs extended Contrast between immediate and broader family units.
6. norms Widely accepted rules about family roles and behaviors.
7. boundaries Limits to maintain personal identity and comfort in family roles.
8. redefinition Changing expectations within the family (e.g., a child becoming a caregiver).
11. dynamics Patterns in how family members interact.
12. detachment Withholding affection or openness within family relationships.
15. responsibility Obligation to carry on traditions or care for elders.
19. dissonance Inner conflict when family beliefs clash with personal values.