Question: Discussion 1: Defining Family 300 words
More millennials (individuals born between 1980 and 1995) are living at home as adults than any other generation in recent history. There are many possible causes for this, including economic recession, low wages, overprotective parents, and student loan debt. Many people see a problem with this, viewing millennials as immature, lazy, or entitled. However, members of this age cohort think living at home is a wise move because they save money, do not have to move, and stay close to family. This difference of viewpoint shows how family structures, norms, and values have changed over time. How societies define family, both nuclear and extended, is very different from how it was defined a century ago.
In this Discussion, you will examine your own family of origin, including how the roles are defined and whether they have changed over the last few generations. Then, you will compare your family tree with demographic trends to explain the implications for human and social services professionals in the field of aging.
To Prepare: I am single mom, single provider, female dominated household. these roles remained constant(grandma single parent, mom single parent) No siblings. You can make up the rest....
Examine your family of origin and trace it back two or three generations. Note trends in the definition of family you observe in your own family tree. Consider other demographic trends and how they compare to your family tree.
Post a description of your family of origin. Include how family roles are defined and whether these roles have remained constant or have changed during the past two or three generations. Then compare your family tree with demographic trends in the literature, and explain the implications these trends have for human and social services professionals in the field of aging.
Readings: Morgan, L. A., & Kunkel, S. R. (2016). Aging, society, and the life course (5th ed.). New York, NY: Springer.
Chapter 5, "Aging and the Family: Personal and Institutional Contexts" (pp. 107-135)
Silverstein, M., & Giarrusso, R. (2010). Aging and family life: A decade review. Journal of Marriage & Family, 72(5), 1039-1058.
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