| 18 Dec 08 - SpicaBooks.Com/Family.html Revisiting the Social Concept of Family |
| The Case Against Nuclear Families 1 - It's too easy for a loose cannon personality to terrorize members of the family. 2 - The financial burden of each family having to buy one of everything to get by. 3 - The meditative, thoughtful, studious person is more likely to be continually distracted by those who are more hungry for attention (ie, wife or children). 4 - There are FEWER options for baby sitters and role models for the children. 5 - Sons are MORE likely to commit crimes and LESS likely to graduate from college if parents separate. |
| The Case for Extended Families 1 - More folk onboard are likely to keep those with a volitle personality in check 2 - More families in an extended family can share the cost by sharing the use of cars, washing machine, lawn mower, utility bills, kitchen appliances, property tax, et al. 3 - Those who are more hungry for attention (ie, wife or children) have more options for companionship without having to distract those who are preoccupied with their projects. 4 - There are MORE options for baby sitters and role models for the children. 5 - Sons are LESS likely to commit crimes and MORE likely to graduate from college if parents separate. |
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