Adopt – To legally agree to permanently look after someone else’s child
Black sheep of the family – A member of the family considered bad or rebellious in some way
Breadwinner – The person who earns money to support a family
Fall out with – To have an argument or disagreement with someone
Family man – A man who is highly dedicated to his family
Own flesh and blood – Emphasising that you are referring to a member of your family.
Blood is thicker than water – Family relationships are the most important
Foster – To legally agree to temporarily look after someone else’s child
Get on well/badly with – Have a good/bad relationship with someone
Get round someone – To persuade someone. Often a child ‘gets round’ their parents
Give a telling off – To discipline someone. Usually, parents tell off their children.
Hereditary – Something that is passed from one generation to the next
Look alike – To have a similar appearance to someone
Look up to – To admire
Look after – To take care of
Named after – To be given a name because of someone else in your family
Older generation – A group of people not classed as young. Generally, they have children/grandchildren.
Run in the family – When traits are shared amongst family members.
Sibling rivalry – Fighting or conflict between brothers and sisters
Single-parent – A parent raising a child by themselves
Take after someone – Something you inherit from an older family member