The Changing American Family – Case Study
Description
Please read the following article, The Changing American Family 11/25/13 NY Times Changing American Family Assignment.doc (copy and paste the address at the bottom or search for article)
Write at least a 1000 word typewritten paper answering the questions below. Please use 1.5 inch spacing, 1 inch borders, 12 font Times New Roman. No bold, no pictures
Describe the author’s purpose in writing the article.
- Write about 3 of the families described. What was important to know? What worked in the family? What didn’t work? What did you find interesting and why?
- Talk about the general trends in families in the United States. Cite studies or surveys! (references please)
- What kind of studies would you do to evaluate family trends and family life going forward?
- Compare your own family to the families described in the article. Similarities? Differences? Would you like to join one of the families in the article?