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They vary in size.. The nuclear family consits of both parents and children while the extended family consists of various members of the family E.g. grandmother, grandfather, uncle, aunt etc..
A nuclear family consists of the parents and their children. The extended family consists of all the aunts, uncles, cousins, grandparents, grandchildren, in-laws, etc.

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As i know i'm going to go with a nuclear family.

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they are both social institutions

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Q: What is the difference between a nuclear family and an extended family?
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