perheellisiin

Perheellisiin is a Finnish term used in sociopolitical and media discourse to refer to people who have families, i.e., parents and households with children. The word is formed from perhe meaning “family” and the suffix -ellinen, producing a sense of “family-related” or “family-oriented.” The form perheellisiin is a grammatically inflected variant used when this group is the recipient or focus of an action, policy, or discussion.

Usage of perheellisiin appears mainly in policy discussions, journalism, and sociological writing. It is not a fixed formal demographic category but a pragmatic label to discuss issues affecting families, such as tax policy, childcare, parental leave, housing, and education. In media coverage, it often contrasts with other demographic groups like singles or young people without children, though in practice family structures vary and the distinction may be contested.

Examples:

- Hallinnollinen päätös koskee perheellisiin kohdistuvaa tukea.

- Perheellisiin suunnattua tukea lisätään.

Etymology and grammar: from perhe (“family”) + -ellinen (“characterized by”), yielding perheellinen (“family-related”). The noun/adjective form perheelliset (“the family people”) and the inflected form perheellisiin appear in various grammatical roles depending on case and number.

See also: perhe, perhepolitiikka, sosiaalipolitiikka, demografia.