Nuclear Family

Question: Nuclear Family? How many people on a nuclear family? and does anyone have any decent websites on family life or living standards based on the 70's. Thanks

Answer: When you think of a nuclear family, think of the nucleus of a one-celled animal. The nucleus is the core. So a nuclear family is the core of a family. The core of a family is the husband and wife and any children born to them. This is a simple and clear definition of a nuclear family. In the past it was common for extended families to live together. This might include the parents of the mother and father (grandmother and grandfather of the children), aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, even. The extended family is common when people are first settling in a new country, or when the extended family is the basic social system of a country (then it is called a clan). Today an extended family would usually include only the mother and/or father of the married couple. This is not as common as putting someone in assisted living or a nursing home. However, there is a trend back towards the nuclear (nucleus, core) family becoming an extended family. It's good for the children to have grandparents near. The inclusion of aunts and uncles is more rare. The inclusion of the children of aunts and uncles (nieces, nephews, cousins) usually only occurs when the aunts and uncles die or in some cases of divorce or of inability to care for their own children. So to recap. The nuclear family is the basic core family structure--husband, wife, and their children. The extended family is in contrast to the nuclear family and is the bringing in of (grand)mother or father, or of other relatives. You need to know about both of these concepts. I don't know the websites. The nuclear family that stays together is more prosperous than families which divorce (generally speaking), and the decline in families which stay together has had both economic and emotional effects on the families. The emotional effects hit the children in the families the hardest. The economic effects become a huge burden on the remaining parent. When either husband or wife remarries the economic and emotional problems become even greater and more complicated. Ask your librarian at your local library for help on searching the statistics. Librarians are good at this kind of thing. I hope my little sketch gives you an idea of what it is that you are researching and perhaps a hint of why your teacher has asked you to do this. You will want to pay particular attention to what happens as divorce rates and remarriage rise. You will also want to check statistics for the economic status of families which stay together versus one parent families. Maggie

Question: How many social problems could be solved, if the nuclear family were stronger; especially in the inner city? I think that the breakdown of the nuclear family contributes to many of our social problems. I truly beleive that weak families breed weak communities and ultimately a weak nation. A loving home with a mother and father would greatly improve our society. Yet, it seems that we would rather spend $$$ on social programs that have failed for 40 years. Thoughts?

Answer: Very well said. It all begins at home, and when people take responsibility for their children and marriages, society will change because family is the fundamental unit of any society. When things aren't good at home, a child's game is off everywhere.

Question: What are the advantages and disadvantages of having a nuclear family? A nuclear families consists of two parents and their children. Nuclear families have no contact with other members of the family, e.g. aunties, grandparents. its for homework

Answer: Advantages: A Stable Environment: Children raised in a family with the same parents during their growing years have a higher likelihood of having stability in their relationship and emotional bonding. Children that grow up in a single-parent household have higher chances of feeling a sense of loss regarding the absent parent, and miss out on the advantage of the emotional support and dual insights that both a father and a mother can provide. Behavioral Stability: With both the father and the mother, children get a better sense of what is acceptable and unacceptable, as far as behavior is concerned, especially when both the parents look after their nurturing... Disadvantages: (1) Your ‘I-don’t-need-any-help’ or ‘I-can-do-everything-on-my-own’ attitude land yourself in trouble when you really need some help, especially, from the elders in the family. (2) When your child is sick and both of you have to go to work, no one will be there to look after him. Yes, servant is there but then, there is a huge difference between a child being...

Question: Is the nuclear family the best context in which to raise children? Do you think the nuclear family is the optimum context in which to raise children? What about same sex couples? Surely that would be better than a single parent family or a family where the parents argue? Your opinions please xxx

Answer: The old adage goes, it takes a Village to raise a child. Even two parents are not always enough for a child's development, if two parents were enough, we would not need public schools. Since in today's society only the immediate family has influence on the rearing of children than, any two parents who love the children will do. There is a huge problem in America with children who do not have a home or family. These children could be given a chance at a good life if adoption was forced to be opened up to qualifying Gay couples. Gay couples are just as capable of loving children as straight couples, and I would much rather see these children in homes than in orphanages or on the street. Vonni: I suppose you also think that when School Integration happened, that was also forcing our children to accept something. Brainwashing our children to believe blacks and whites were equal, what a crime! (sarcasm)

Question: Why do Feminists hate the American Nuclear Family? It seems that these Feminists hate the Nuclear Family design. Why is that? What is wrong with the Nuclear Family?

Answer: They consider a traditional family as de-humanizing and demeaning to their liberation. They also frown on children hi-jacking their liberation, - and therefore promote abortion for convenience. They also coined the phrase "just a housewife", - like it's indentured servitude.

Question: What are some Marxist views of the Nuclear family? I'm just making my revision notes for my mocks and I seem to have a blank in my book. Can anyone help me? What are some Marxist views of the Nuclear family? Thanks x I asume they think that it enforces the class system? Is this right?

Answer: Pure mint.

Question: What's the probability of having two psychopaths in your nuclear family? assuming that 1% of the population are psychopaths and the size of the nuclear family is 4 people.

Answer: We also have to assume that the probability of a person being a psychopath is independent of whether their close relatives are psychopaths. But assuming that, the probability of a given person being a psychopath is 1% and therefore the probability of a given person not being a psychopath is 99%. There are 4C2 = 6 different ways to select 2 people out of the 4 in the nuclear family. The probability that both the selected people are psychopaths is (1%)^2. The probability that both the unselected people are psychopaths is (99%)^2. The probability that exactly 2 of the 4 people in your nuclear family are psychopaths is therefore 4C2 * (1%)^2 * (99%)^2 = 6 * 0.0001 * 0.9801 = 0.00058806 = 0.06% That's the probability of exactly two psychopaths. If we really want the probability of at least two, we have to consider the probabilities of 3 psychopaths, which by reasoning similar to the above is 4C3 * (1%)^3 * 99% = 4 * 0.000001 * 0.99 = 0.00000396 and the probability all 4 are psychopaths, which is obviously (1%)^4 = 0.00000001 The sum of these is 0.00059203, still for all practical purposes 0.06%

Question: The American Nuclear Family is almost unheard of? 60 years ago the American Nuclear Family was a common one. Now nuclear families make up under 25% of the dynamics and will continue to decline. I overheard someone saying 75% of American children will spend time in a single parent home... What happened to the American family and how can we get it back? How does that affect the future of America, for better or for worse?

Answer: Well, al this nuclear business has only been happening for about a few thousand years or so. Maybe it's time for a change. I guess nowadays it really will take a village to raise a child.

Question: What is the evidence to suggest that the term ‘Nuclear family’ may only reflect one type of Family in today’s? What is the evidence to suggest that the term ‘Nuclear family’ may only reflect one type of Family in today’s society.

Answer: What type of question is this? The Nuclear Family consists of two parents who are together that live with children that are theirs and do not come from any previous relationships ect, so Nuclear Family being a term that defines a type of family that has these characteristics can only 'reflect' on type of family... Why do you need to know this?

Question: Why is america so obsessed with the nuclear family? Hasn't research proven that the nuclear family system has done more bad than good to the family?

Answer: Uh, exactly what research are you referring to? I believe all the research I've seen indicates otherwise: 1 mom + 1 dad = happy, successful family.

Question: I'm doing a project on the nuclear family of the 21st century, any ideas for a catchy title? It's called a Personal Intrest Project (PIP) and its a major work that I have to do for school, I'm doing the nuclear family of the 21st century, how familes have evolved in our society from the 50's view of a family with a mum, dad, two kids and a dog. If you have any suggestions for a catchy title it would be really appreciated! Thanks!

Answer: Joint family vs nuclear family Family Ties: Nuclear Family The nuclear family is the cornerstone of society

Question: Is the father going out to work and the mother staying at home part of the definition of a nuclear family? Or is a family consisting of husband, wife and children but the mother works too still a nuclear family?

Answer: Nuclear family is made up of two generations, the parents and the children. It is often called the cereal packet family because it is seen as the ideal family. A nuclear family does not talk about jobs and roles of the people in the family. You are looking at a stereotype of a mother and father. Stereotypically; a mother is seen as staying at home an the father going out and being the bread winner (earning a living). A stereotype is basically a typical view of someone. And yes, if the mother goes out to work and they have a father and children; they are still a nuclear family.

Question: How to describe your larger than nuclear family? In conversation, I will refer to my Family - cousins, uncles, aunts, not my nuclear family. To avoid confusing listeners is there a better way to describe an extensive family in conversation so the listern knows I'm refering to a generation, not just mom & pop.

Answer: Just say, "my extended family." That's the appropriate term.

Question: To have a nuclear family, do the parents have to be birth parents to the child or can they be adoptive parents? for example, if you had 2 parents and they adopted a child, would they become a nuclear family? or does the child have to be born from them?

Answer: Adopted children are still part of it. A nuclear family simply means mother, father and children together, all supporting eachother. It would just not be a nuclear family if you had aunties and uncles etc involved. So yes, the child can be adopted as then the child is legally theirs.

Question: What are some of the strengths of a nuclear family? What are some of the strengths and weaknesses of the nuclear family?

Answer: The only strength I can identify is individuality. Weaknesses are lack of: commitment, duty to family,extended family, interaction with family. The "all for one, one for all" attitude is gone.

Question: what are sociologists point of view on a typical nuclear family? I am doing sociology .. an esaay question on how far sociologist would agree on a typical nuclear family please help :/ I don't want you to write me an essay.. Loool . but can u give me tips on what i could write,, (bullet points even) xx Thankkk you

Answer: It depends on the type of sociologist- functionalist-the best type of family new right-the best type of familt feminist-good for men not for women but a typical view is that it is good as it is a stable place for children, two role modles, good for primary socialisation, tyipical media shown family, but there is disadvantages such as child abuse, domestic violence ect

Question: is a family still a nuclear one if a son or daughter dies? would you say it is a nuclear family breakdown if a son or daughter dies? or is it only if a parent dies or are separated?

Answer: A nuclear family is a man and woman who are married to each other, and their children. This is in contrast to an extended family, which may include grandparents, etc.

Question: By developing a few contacts in Y/A have we become a nuclear family? Dad he is not selecting my answer as the best answer. Mom he is not giving star to my question mma! But we can still lead a harmonious nuclear family. Owner's pride is neighbor's envy.

Answer: Well!!!!!! Y!A remains as the nucleus of the family... There are few Provoking Questioners (PROTONS), who ask thought provoking Questions. They have some positive charge and involve in constructive debate. Similarly, there are few Neutral Questioners (NEUTRONS) who ask simple Questions, which can be answered straight. Their Questions do not yield for some debate but, still are interesting. They do not have much charge (as there is straight answer and no debate). Though they do not involve themselves in any debate, they are huge in numbers. Y!A core nucleus consists of both these protons (provokers) and Neutrons (neutrals). Then, what about the ELECTRONS? Yes.. The negative energy is supplied by the trolls !!! They destroy few constructive debates. They get irritated by the provoking Questions and call the provokers atheists. Though they possess the negative charge, their mass (content in answers) is negligible!!! Here is how the Atomic Structure Obeys the Laws of the Nature: * The Electrons move in definite shells around the nucleus. Few move in Cricket, Few in R&S , Few round in Psychology and few in Politics. * As per Octet Configuration, the valence shell should have 8 electrons (except for He) to have a steady configuration. That is the reason behind them not always steady in their thoughts. * Again, as narrated above, few attain a near stable configuration if they have 8 identities. * Some are like Free-Electrons. They jump from atom to atom to form ionic bonds. Thus, they keep Provokers together and themselves as stable * Few of them form covalent bonds. They share their anxiety with their pair to keep the momentum going!! * Though Electrons are attracted towards the Protons, they are being bind by a weak electro magnetic force. That prevents them from being dominating!!! * As electricity flows due to flow of electrons, they ask Questions, answer themselves and chose their answer itself as a BA. This lead to semi conductor industry. * Though the electrons are huge in number, their mass (content in answers) is negligible. Hence, their mass is not accounted while calculating the atomic mass. * Some times, the neutrons may leave the field getting irritated by the attraction and war between protons and neutrons. this forms the isotopes Also, Atomic Mass (Total No. of Useful Questions) = No. of Protons + No. of electrons Atomic Number (of Violations) = No. of electrons = (May be) No. of protons Hope I have explained the Physics and Chemistry behind the nucleus. P.S: Nuclear Fusion and Nuclear Fission are caused only when neutrons are hit!! When Nuclear Fusion occurs, due to the neutron, the small nuclei club up to become a huge one against a foreign electron. When Nuclear Fission occurs, big nucleus disintegrates into many tiny nuclei which involve in a clash!! Anyhow, once a neutron is provoked ith charge, the reaction... It is called CHAIN REACTION!!!

Question: what is a monogamous nuclear family? i know nuclear family is 2 generations, mother, father and their dependent children but what is a monogamous nuclear family? it says it in my text book.

Answer: Monogamous marriage refers to one husband having one wife. (In polygamy, there can be multiple spouses. If there is more than one wife, it's called polygyny. If there's more than one husband, it's called polyandry.) Nuclear family is a term that refers to just two generations of "blood relatives." So, a monogamous, nuclear family would be mother, father, and their immediate children, with no other relatives or other people living as part of the defined family unit. . .

Question: What happens when the nuclear family has a coolant tower meltdown? Of course, it helps to know you don't have to be radioactive to be in a nuclear family.

Answer: Ask Tammy Wynette.