The family formed when a couple has its first child is called which?

• A. Family of orientation
• B. Family of procreation
• C. Nuclear family
• D. Extended family

Answer: (B)

Understanding how sociologists distinguish families helps here: the family you grow up in is your family of orientation, while the family you start with your partner when you have children is your family of procreation. When a couple has its first child, they form a new family unit focused on parenting and raising that child, which is exactly what "family of procreation" describes. The term is distinct from the nuclear family, which refers to the immediate parents and children as a household, and from the extended family, which includes other relatives beyond the core family. So the scenario best fits the family of procreation.