In this episode of the misanthropic life, we discuss the definition of family. This is a hotly debated topic today with many wishing to exclude families that don’t fit their "ideal" of what a family should look like. But is there an ideal family? Each era and culture has had a vastly different take on what family means. This argument, like so many other cultural battles will have repercussions for generations to come.

Show notes:

Enculturation:
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Enculturation

Marriage Rate Declines and Marriage Age Rises: http://www.pewsocialtrends.org/2011/12/14/marriage-rate-declines-and-marriage-age-rises/

The Sociology of Children by William Corsaro:
https://amzn.to/2DzqodV

Centuries of Childhood: A Social History of Family Life by Philippe Aries:
https://amzn.to/2E8WpLn

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The Misanthropic Life podcast is an informative and ironic look at modern life. It is a show about two millennials struggling to understand their increasingly divided and ever-changing world. We discuss society, culture, technology and the pressures these forces are exerting on the individual today.


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