Who are some of the members with whom you share relationships?

Part 1: Initial Response

All members of society rely on some form of kinship, household, or group to meet basic human needs and the challenges of human survival.

Are your most important relationships based on kinship (family), household (other than family members), or group (common-interest)?

• Who are some of the members with whom you share relationships?
• For what purpose do you rely upon the members of your kinship relationship?
• Are the members of your relationships geographically dispersed or local?
• How do you keep in touch? How often do you communicate or see them?

Part 2: Comments

Please read your classmates’ responses and comment on at least two of them. Your comments should be meaningful and constructive and can stimulate further discussion.