Thesis: With the variety of family situations arising in todays society, the typical well-rounded nuclear family should no longer be considered the ideal family concept.

The Family Image The family image can be, and is, interpreted differently by a variety of people, including those within the family group itself. One such image is that of the nuclear family. The nuclear family is usually imagined as a two-parent household with two-point one children, a dog, and a white picket fence surrounding the perfect home. However, in recent history, different situations have arisen and the concept of a nuclear family has diminished …

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