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What does it mean?
The goal is to promote traditional family structures over chaotic ones in American society.
In plain terms
We want families to be like the wholesome Waltons not the messy Simpsons.
What can you take from it?
Family values matter and shape society.

Where it applies

  • policy making
  • public speaking

Putting it to work

  • advocate family programs
  • reference pop culture

Questions to consider

  • What defines a successful family?

Another view

It assumes only two models of family exist.

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