vanity help definition of immediate family include sister in law?

SteveH

[SteveH]

Vanity help,

Does "immediate family" include sister in law? under what circumstances (legal, societal, US only, etc)? Trying to write an article, make an argument based on family for sociological/educational perspective related to my own immediate or extended family's diversity, and not sure how far I can reasonably argue one way or another based on commonly understood definition. Thanks...

-steveh

[annyokie]

I'm not sure what you are asking. Is this your brother's wife? Your sister's wife? Your brother-in-law's wife? Your sister-in-law's sister?

[annyokie]

Sheesh! Sister's sister in law, not wife!

[Fantelina]

Immediate family is either blood relatives or spouse and children if married.

[So Cal Rocket]

Well, maybe in Massachuesetts.

[annyokie]

http://www.bartleby.com/61/67/S0436700.html

[Holly_P]

I'm not sure it has a clearly defined meaning. To some it would include in-laws and even cousins, aunts, uncles.

[annyokie]

Too funny!

[reg45]

Does "immediate family" include sister in law?

Only if she's good looking!!!

8-)

[ETERNAL WARMING]

Immediate family is either blood relatives or spouse and children if married.

I agree with Fantelina'

[SteveH]

my brother's wife... thanks...

[SteveH]

thanks mucho

[EuroFrog]

IMHO Immediate family is brothers, sisters, parents, and kids.

You start getting into grandparents, inlaws, aunts and uncles that would be extended family. Just my opinion though.

I do know the military does not consider an aunt immediate family.