The
paper analyzes
studies comparing nuclear and contemporary families and shows how they often focus on the financial aspect of each
family style, especially incomes. The paper examines how the studies have also researched how the
parent-child relationship affects behavior and distress, particularly in single parent households. It also discusses other comparative factors mentioned in the studies including economics, societal impact and cohesiveness, violence, and the mental state of the family.
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