There are two types of family, we have the nuclear and extended. The nuclear family compose of the parent and the children in one roof while the extended family composes the nuclear family and the other relatives and kin living in the same roof. There are disadvantages and advantages, for extended family, it might be a little expensive but it can also develop a close knit relationship among the people living in the same roof. For the nuclear family it can be less expensive however the relationship with the relatives may not be that close compared to the extended family.