The carbon family, also known as Group 14 on the periodic table, is characterized by having 4 valence electrons.

Here are the elements in the carbon family:

* Carbon (C)

* Silicon (Si)

* Germanium (Ge)

* Tin (Sn)

* Lead (Pb)

* Flerovium (Fl) (synthetic, radioactive)

All of these elements have 4 electrons in their outermost shell, which is why they are grouped together. This gives them the ability to form 4 covalent bonds, leading to a wide variety of compounds and structures.