1. Introduction

1.1 Defining the Family

For purposes of defining the limits of this lesson, we should perhaps explain what we include in the term "family."

In biological classification, FAMILY refers to a group of genera with related characteristics. In human terms, however, we refer to a closer unit, one that generally includes parents and their children. Sometimes, we also acknowledge the close relationships of grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins. In the context of this discussion, however, we will refer basically to the more limited family group which includes only parents and their offspring. In the articles of this lesson we have included the true experience of two grandparents in order to briefly illustrate how even occasional contacts between generations can serve to promote Hygienic living.