Mother-in-law jokeHumour and jokes about one's mother-in-law (the mother of one's spouse) are a mainstay of comedy. The humour is based on the premise that the average mother-in-law considers her son-in-law to be unsuitable for her daughter (or daughter-in-law unsuitable for her son) and may be rude, overbearing, obnoxious, and unattractive. British comedians such as Les Dawson and Jim Davidson have often used them, and many television sitcoms have featured stereotypical mothers-in-law.
FatherA father, dad, or daddy, is the maleparent of a child. Besides the paternal bonds of a father to his child or children, fathers may have a parental, legal, and social relationship with their child or children that carries with it certain rights and obligations. A biological father is the male genetic contributor to the creation of the child, through sexual intercourse or sperm donation.
SpouseA spouse is a significant other in a marriage. A female spouse is called a wife while a male spouse is called a husband. MarriageThe legal status of a spouse, and the specific rights and obligations associated with that status, vary significantly among the jurisdictions of the world. These regulations are usually described in family law statutes.
MotherA mother, mom, mum, mommy, or mummy is the female parent of a child. A woman may be considered a mother by virtue of having given birth, by raising a child who may or may not be her biological offspring, or by supplying her ovum for fertilisation in the case of gestational surrogacy. A biological mother is the female genetic contributor to the creation of the infant, through sexual intercourse or egg donation.
ParentA parent is either the progenitor of an offspring, or in humans, it can refer to a caregiver or legal guardian, generally called an adoptive parent or step-parent. Parents are first-degree relatives and share 50% of their genes. A female can also become a parent through surrogacy. Some parents may be adoptive parents, who nurture and raise an offspring, but are not related to the child.Avoidance speechAvoidance speech is a group of sociolinguistic phenomena in which a special restricted speech style must be used in the presence of or in reference to certain relatives, or in certain situations. Avoidance speech is found in many Australian Aboriginal and Austronesian languages as well as some North American languages, Highland East Cushitic languages and Southern Bantu languages.
Secondary suiteA secondary suite (also known as an accessory dwelling unit (ADU), in-law apartment, granny flat, granny annex or garden suite) is a self-contained apartment, cottage, or small residential unit that is located on a property that has a separate main single-family home, duplex, or other residential unit. It may be attached to the principal dwelling or an entirely separate unit, located above a garage, across a carport, or in the backyard on the same property.
Australian Aboriginal languagesAustralian Aboriginal languages are those languages spoken by Australian Aboriginal people. There are more than 250 distinct languages. Australian languages have historically been classified into numerous language families.
Affinity (law)Household forms and residenceExtendedMatrifocalMatrilocalNeolocalNuclearPatrilocal
TabooA taboo is a social group's ban, prohibition or avoidance of something (usually an utterance or behavior) based on the group's sense that it is excessively repulsive, offensive, sacred or allowed only for certain people. Such prohibitions are present in virtually all societies. Taboos may be prohibited explicitly, for example within a legal system or religion, or implicitly, for example by social norms or conventions followed by a particular culture or organization.
Chosen familyChosen family—also referred to as found family, or a family of choice—refers to non-biological kinship bonds that are intentionally formed, regardless of legal recognition. These relationships are often based on mutual care, support, and emotional connection. In contrast to the nuclear family, chosen family is created through voluntary association.
Sibling-in-lawDavid and Jonathan became brothers-in-law when David married Jonathan's sister Mary Anne A sibling-in-law is the spouse of one's sibling, the sibling of one's spouse, or the spouse of one's spouse's sibling. In Indian English the latter can be referred to as a co-sibling (specifically a co-sister, for the wife of one's sibling-in-law, or co-brother, for the husband of one's sibling-in-law).
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