W4 Discussion Question 1: Consider the Values that Govern Family Policy
Purpose: The student will have an understanding of the innate challenges present in a country noted for their passion for individualism to create and support policies that will help the family unit
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.
Be certain you have read Chapter 8 in your textbook to complete this discussion.
• Consider the issue of individualism and how it impacts the family unit.
• Synthesize the topics from the readings (note the topic “Individualism and American Culture”) and table 8.2.
• Create a post and start a discussion with your fellow classmates on the challenges of family functions in a society based on the ideal of individualism.
• Design a question to ask yourself and your fellow classmates if family policies that increase the value and stature of the family would even work in the United States with its focus on the individual?
• Do we need to change our values in order to support the family?
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 an opinion, validate an idea with your own experience, or make a suggestion or comment that guides or facilitates the discussion. The response should be a minimum of 100 words.