(en) « Childen without parental care » [PDF], sur unhcr.org, (consulté le ) : « 644. When considering the family environment, the Convention reflects different family structures arising from various cultural patterns and emerging familial relationships. In this regard, the Convention refers to various forms of families, such as the extended family, and is applicable in a variety of families such as the nuclear family, re-constructed family, joint family, single-parent family, common-law family and adoptive family. Socialization and acquisition of values are developed within the family and human relations within the family context are the most important links for the child’s life in future. ».