Author Question: What is the difference between the ways families communicate now as opposed to in the past? What ... (Read 38 times)

nelaaney · **on:** Jun 18, 2018

What is the difference between the ways families communicate now as opposed to in the past?

What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

In order to spend more time with her family, Kelly is considering leaving her full-time job to begin working part-time. What advice would you give to Kelly as she makes her decision?

What will be an ideal response?

CharlieArnold · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 18, 2018

Answer to Question 1

In the past, communication skills were less important because families were developed around gender roles. Today, the family's major function has become relational rather than role fulfilling, making successful communication very important.

Answer to Question 2

Although the creation of more and better part-time jobs would help alleviate the overload experienced by full-time working mothers, there are drawbacks. Part-time work reduces the economic contribution to the family in less hours and pay standards. It is also assumed that part-time employees are less committed. Therefore, part-time work seldom offers fringe benefits.