Changes in the Family
FAMILY RELATIONS SEPTEMBER 25, 2021 01 Changes in the Family ___ Jocelynn Linton Family. What is family? Traditionally, a family is defined as a married man and woman and their children. However, in recent years the worldly views on family have shifted drastically. Having both parents in the home is becoming increasingly less common, divorce rates are on the rise, and an alarming amount of people are advocating for the complete deconstruction of the family structure. All of these changes have been proven to have adverse and lasting effects on the children being reared in these less than ideal conditions. While children from all different types of family backgrounds have the potential to succeed, studies have shown that a child raised in an intact biological family, or IBF, have better mental health, form better relationships, and a much higher level of perceived safety and security in the home ("New Family"). It goes without saying that where you come from does not determin
