Author Question: Is the family in a state of decline? Briefly, what are the main arguments of each side? What will ... (Read 88 times)

ARLKQ · **on:** Jun 18, 2018

Is the family in a state of decline? Briefly, what are the main arguments of each side?

What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

In the marriage context, the need for commitment and personal fulfillment are considered to be ________.

A) inherent reasons
B) manifest reasons
C) dormant reasons
D) latent reasons

eliasc0401 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 18, 2018

Answer to Question 1

(1) People who feel that families are being threatened worry that Americans are rejecting traditional marriage and family life, that family members are not adhering to roles within families, and that many social and moral problems result from the changes in families. (2) Others remind us that the golden years of the past never really existed. They argue that families have always faced challenges, including desertion, poverty, children born out of wedlock, alcoholism, unemployment, violence, and child abuse. Yet, despite these recurring problems, attempts to strengthen families through improved social services and financial assistance have been met with resistance.

Answer to Question 2

B