👉 Non-filial is a concept in sociology that refers to individuals who are not related by blood or marriage. In this sense, it implies that such individuals do not have any legal rights or obligations towards their parents or children. The term was coined by sociologist Robert Merton and has since been used to describe individuals who lack the traditional ties of family, such as those who are not related through marriage, adoption, or biological kinship. Non-filial relationships can be found in various social
