Activity Five/Brainstorm for writing

The family in USA today

• Religion-Does this impact the family unit?
• Income-Is the man of the house still the "breadwinner?"
• Chores-Are mothers/wives still expected to cook, clean,etc.?
• Parenting-Stay at home dads vs. stay at home moms
• Elderly- Why are so many American elderly in nursing homes?
• Marriage-Is it necessary for a "ideal American" family?
• Two mommy's/daddy's-The rise of homosexual couples having/adopting children
• Geography- suburbs vs. city-where is the ideal place for a family to live?
• Culture-Food, clothing, language, what aspects of other cultures should remain within American families?
• Education-Are schools responsible to teach children everything, e.g. reading, writing, etc.?
• Manners-Are parents responsible for teaching children: please, and thank you?
• Nutrtion-Are families teaching destructive eating habits?