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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