Write a 2-page double-spaced paper based on the following comments/questions:
Long-term trends show families have changed in many ways. Some experts argue that families are declining, while the opposing side argues that families are changing and adapting to larger societal changes. In the Cox PowerPoint, 8 qualities shared by Healthy Families are highlighted. Using the 8 qualities of healthy families discuss how families are changing.
Think about how your expectations and behaviors associated with intimate relationships and marriage are different from those of your parents and grandparents. Consider for example the age you expect to marry, whether you will cohabit if you will combine paid work with parenthood, or consider divorce.
Briefly describe the two views on family change including 1) that families are declining and we as a society are rejecting marriage, 2) or families are adapting and changing, and even becoming more resilient. Choose and defend one of these views using demographic data examples to support your chosen view of the family change in the U. S. I would expect to see resources provided as support. The embedded textbook contains a wealth of information and can be used as a resource for this assignment