family life. centered around agriculture ole and martha pg 306 effects on family? families worked...
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Trends in American Family Life
Family Life
The Colonial Family Centered around agriculture
• Ole and Martha pg 306 effects on family? Families worked to obtain land All worked together for the same cuase
• Male and female work each necessary• Self-sufficient• Children had chores
The Family During the Industrial Revolution
Move from rural farming areas to cities• Fritz and Maria pg 307 effects on family?• Factories began• Families became dependent on others• Large families on the way out and small in
Men became providers, long hours• Fathers parenting role decreased• Mothers main care taker
Stress on marriage increased greatly
The Family in the Technological Age
Monique and Andre pg 308 effects on family? Industries grew with consumerism taking
over• Demand on income greater
Child rearing roles changed, mother equal with babysitter, and teachers
Marriage changed• Based on mutual love and affection rather than
caring and providing.• Is this good or bad?• New family structured emerged
The Changing Family Families that were self-sufficient
went to work for others in an industrial economy.
Value of large family decreased Balancing work and family
responsibilities Caring for older parents and
retraining to work in a global economy
Benefits of Family Living Satisfy physical needs Source of protection Provide lasting relationships Source of love and affection Provide support and encouragement Provide companionship
Changes in the American Family
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