ABSTRACT
Like a serial from a 1930s Saturday matinee, the reader was left in the preface wondering about the meaning of the word family. In this next installment that question is addressed further. To do that, several theories of family behavior are selectively examined to discover an understanding of family. Choosing elements from those theories, a definition of family is fashioned. Later, using family theories again and explanations of individual behavior, their usefulness is explored in establishing interventions that promote health, prevent illness and treat illness to return the child to a healthier state.
