The Family in the Present Social Order: A Study of Needs of American Families

This is a study of the problems and needs of 306 successful families to discover the factors contributing to a normal, healthful life for parents and children. Factors affecting achievement and satisfaction and the sources of fatigue, worry, and friction are analyzed and described. The basic economic needs and continually increasing need of education for marriage and parenthood are fully set forth.Originally published in 1931.A UNC Press Enduring Edition -- UNC Press Enduring Editions use the latest in digital technology to make available again books from our distinguished backlist that were previously out of print. These editions are published unaltered from the original, and are presented in affordable paperback formats, bringing readers both historical and cultural value.