Is there agreement among sociologists about changes in family structure?
Just like the rest of us Sociologists can have their own opinions and some may agree and some will disagree with certain aspects of the changes in family structure. It is apparent there are vast changes in the structure of family. Life is fast-paced, modest homes cost more money, jobs are scarce, wages can be poor, financial stresses, illness in the family, the war, fear of what can happen because of the war, etc. In many cases both partners have to work and can’t be home to look after the children like they use too. This can change the outlook in children. Children need at least one parent home (if possible) especially when they are in their teens. Teens go through so many changes so quickly. Between working, taxes, and plain struggling it can take it’s toll on family (this includes being caregiver to elderly parents) and the family fray may fall apart. This could lead to one or both partners cheating or walking out on the marriage entirely.
