After you have read your chapter, scanned the articles listed under assignments, and watched the trailer for the video the raising of America, write your thoughts on the future of families using the questions below (and numbering your responses).
1) How might the change in families continue where are the trends in families taking us as a society?
2) The text discusses the three prevalent attitudes toward family change – the conservative, liberal, and critical approach. How are each of these three attitudes represented in society today in the U.S.? Be sure to refer to how the textbook defines these three attitudes–don’t just assume they mean what you think they mean).
3) How does economic insecurity shape family experiences?
4) What do you see as some barriers that families face and how can family friendly policies at the federal level (using the AAUW piece) and local level (using the future of children piece) be crafted to assist families?
