The 1980s and Nineties were difficult times for the traditional family. While the nuclear family was the status quo before “The Sixties”, now we have “step families,” “single parent households,” “same sex couples,” and various variations of the above mentioned. The conjugal family still exists. It exists side by side with these other established family types.
Any can, and do procreate, adopt and/or foster children. A staggering divorce rate and serial monogamy create legions of step-brothers, step-sisters, step-parents, and even more ex-step-brothers, ex-step-sisters, ex-step-parents. These people have grown up children who have their own families. Kids from these defined family-types are all growing up besides one another. In another decade, they will be forming families and contributing to the family structure.
So the next time you hear someone whining about same sex marriage, ask them where their family fits in. Where do they draw the line?
Monday, September 21, 2009
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