Quote by Margaret Mead

Nobody has ever before asked the nuclear family to live all by itself in a box the way we do. With no relatives, no support, we've put it in an impossible situation.

Nobody has ever before asked the nuclear family to live all

Summary

This quote highlights the societal pressure and unrealistic expectations placed on the nuclear family. It suggests that the modern notion of the nuclear family, living in isolation without extended family and support systems, is a challenging and difficult situation. By emphasizing the idea that we have put the nuclear family in an "impossible situation," it reflects upon the potential negative consequences of individualistic societal values that neglect the importance of communal support and strong familial bonds.

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By Margaret Mead

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