BIOL 1070 Lecture Notes - Lecture 15: Stepfamily, Nuclear Family, Culture Of Asia
10 Apr 2018
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Most common form of western society, immigrants. Consisting of grandparents and other relatives with parents and children. The most common form around the world is extended family. However, children seriously disrupt most marriages and put many strains on the family. Child-free couples report happier marriages more freedom, higher standard of living. Timing of parenthood is important, men who become fathers i(cid:374) their 30"s spe(cid:374)d (cid:373)ore time with their children then at men age 20. Recued financial resources and social support are often difficult issues for single parents. Most parents do not report severe negative emotions when their children leave home: Only 25% report negative emotions when their children leave home. Difficulties e(cid:373)erge whe(cid:374) childre(cid:374) were a (cid:373)ajor source of a pare(cid:374)t"s ide(cid:374)tity. However, most parents typically report distress if adult children move back home. Neaugarten and weinstein 5 major styles (know this for the exam)
