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What are challenges facing the Modern Family and how do they compromise functioning of the family?

What are challenges facing the Modern Family and how do they compromise functioning of the family?

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Lellah
• Economic vulnerability i.e. increased poverty.
• Social vulnerability i.e. the families have become non-supportive, most families are unstable.
• Pedagogical vulnerability – diminishing parent-children interaction.
• The family is exposed to a lot of pressure and influence upon which it has to control e.g. internet.
• General hostility towards the child caused by economic hardships.
• Urbanization, overpopulation and lack of proper housing
• Parents are conservative, an attitude that has caused increased conflict in the family
• Career demand where parents have no time with children.
• Liberal legislation (Bill of Rights)
Lellah answered the question on July 6, 2021 at 06:20

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