Term: Multiple child family

Glossary Definition

Last Updated: 2024-03-12

Definition:

A family consisting of parent(s) and more than one child. This includes children by birth and adoption.

Related concepts 

• Family Structure Overview - Links to Family Structure Data and Related Concepts and Glossary Terms
• Mother of a Child
• Number of Children
• Siblings
• Twins

Related terms 

• Birth order
• Family Size
• Number of Children in a Family
• Only Child Family
• Sibling Spacing
• Siblings
• Stepfamily / Blended Family
• Twins