Reverend John Smith speaks passionately from the pulpit about moral decay, the evils of women neglecting their children, and the decline of the family, beseeching parishioners to teach their children about the urgency of protecting the family as they know it. What kind of family is John Smith almost certainly speaking about?

A) the nuclear family
B) the traditional nuclear family
C) the extended family
D) the traditional extended family

Traditional Nuclear Family

A family structure typically comprising two parents (a male and a female) and their biological or adopted children living in the same residence.

Moral Decay

The perceived decline in moral standards within a society, characterized by behaviors and attitudes that are considered unethical or harmful to social cohesion and community values.

Protecting Family

The act or process of ensuring the safety, well-being, and financial security of family members.