Exam 9: Looking Back to Move Forward: Lessons From the History of Family Policy

The impatient camp views family as an outdated ideology that should be abandoned. Those who hold this view believe the concept of family should be replaced with generic terms such as 'location for resource production and redistribution.'

The satisfied camp applauds and has encouraged the changes that have taken place within American families. The only regret for these individuals is that more has not been done to encourage diversity.

Single policy solutions are more appropriate for our nation's current state of polarization.

How can professionals use the theory of paradox to overcome polarization of family policy issues?

The three worldviews brought about by the social consequences of the family demographic transitions are the concerned camp, the satisfied camp, and the impatient camp.

The satisfied camp is concerned that the Standard North American Family (SNAF) may be harmful to children who may view their families as unable to measure up to this standard.