W2 Discussion Question 1: Considering Our Changing Society and Values
Purpose: Students will consider the challenges of designing and implementing family policy in a country whose values are changing and whose population is evolving from being children centered to focusing more on the individual.
Post: In the initial post, you should answer the discussion question prompt, referencing the readings and resources provided in the week. Your initial post should be a minimum of 300 words. After gaining an understanding of the Family Impact Lens, take a look at the EXCEL spreadsheet from the 2020 Census here ¿ .
Consider the percentage of families with children compared to families without children. How will our society and family policy be impacted by this change in family make-up and function? Explain how families with children are now a smaller percentage than families without them and how that may change or influence family laws, communities and the life of the individual.
Response (due Sunday by 11:59 pm CST): Respond to at least one other post from class in this week’s discussion. In your response, you may offer and support