[johnbryanpeters]

The Nuclear Family Was a Mistake

The family structure we’ve held up as the cultural ideal for the past half century has been a catastrophe for many. It’s time to figure out better ways to live together.

www.theatlantic.com

 

[StiHacka]

I often ask African friends who have immigrated to America what most struck them when they arrived. Their answer is always a variation on a theme—the loneliness.

 

[Bike078]

I wonder if Filipino families in the US still have their Lolos and Lolas with them instead of in nursing homes.

 

[eric strt6]

I wonder if Filipino families in the US still have their Lolos and Lolas with them instead of in nursing homes.

I transport to and from nursing homes in the SF Bay area. In 14 years I have seen very few elderly Filipinos in the nursing homes....The staff is predominantly Filipino but not the residents

 

[Bike078]

I transport to and from nursing homes in the SF Bay area. In 14 years I have seen very few elderly Filipinos in the nursing homes....The staff is predominantly Filipino but not the residents

That is good to hear. They grow old surrounded by family.

 

[jdcamb]

My Jewish side of the family is very strong and loving towards the older relatives. Very few crazies also. My Irish side is not. Once you are no longer financially useful you're on your own.

 

[eaterofdog]

The nuclear family is the capitalist family. It works out pretty good for those who are skilled at making money.

 

[eric strt6]

As they grew older. My mother and Father lived in the guest house in my sisters back yard so that they still had their own space but she could take take of them as needed. Mom died 18 years ago. Dad died last year at 96 in his own bed in the guest house with all of us there.