This is of grave importance today in particular because of the lack of outside support. In the tribal communities of the past, a woman could receive support from other adults, especially since we had multi-generational living arrangements. There were many adults that modeled healthy behavior and assisted with raising children. Not the case today.
The whole movement back to the “nuclear family” is a step in the right direction but it’s not the end goal. The nuclear family was a step away from tribal living and toward atomization.
The whole movement back to the “nuclear family” is a step in the right direction but it’s not the end goal. The nuclear family was a step away from tribal living and toward atomization.