>Hi
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>In my application I have 3 tables that are identical, but relate to different Parent Tables, they are called FAMILY, ASSESS_FAMILY and LACFAMILY - all relating to differnt Parents, but holding the same information.
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>Is it good practice to use 3 versions of 1 table, or is it better to use just one table, and have it multi-relational to different Parent Tables?
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>Any ideas appreciated.
>Thanks
>Kev

If different Family data will always need to remain consistant in the fields/data stored, then I would use one table (easier maintenance in the long-term).