Which statement describes the modified extended family?

Which statement describes the modified extended family?

• A. All kin living in the same home
• B. Extended kin network with ties despite distance
• C. Nuclear family
• D. Families of choice

Answer: (B)

Modified extended family means an extended kin network that stays connected and supportive even when relatives live far apart. It captures how modern mobility and technology let family ties persist across distance, so relatives aren’t all under one roof but still function as a family network. This is why the best description is an extended kin network with ties despite distance. The other options describe different arrangements: all kin in the same home points to a traditional extended family living together; a nuclear family centers on parents and dependent children only; families of choice refer to non-biological but chosen relationships treated as family.