Marriage and Parenthood

Throughout recorded human history decisions to marry and or have children has been an important topic. Today, technological innovations are contributing to shifts in our expectations about marriage, having children, responsibilities for child care, even issues concerning our quality of life. Using information presented in the four chapters indicated above, along with other resources you may access (including resources used in earlier assignments) address each of the four questions below and defend your position in a 2-2 page paper. APA format, Works cited required. Use the text The Marriage and Family Experience intimate relationships in a changing society: Intimate Relationships in a Changing Society 11th edition by.Strong, Bryan,Cohen, Theodore F. DeVault Christine

Is parenthood a right, privilege, or obligation?

What, if any, role has government in decisions to have children? What about marriage?

What, if any, role has government in the well-being of children during childhood?

Given current trends in redefining marriage and family, as well as reproductive technology, what one government policy would you like to see implemented that would impact family generally or children specifically in the near future? (You may discuss an existing policy or law that you feel needs firmer or more systematic enforcement or you may propose an aspect of family life that you feel warrants oversight through government policy.)

Essay Sample:

Marriage and family has a very different meaning in today's society with advancing technology as well as government regulation. Social movement has been an especially large contributor to marriage and family today as fights toward homosexual rights are met with obstacles. The topics of parenthood and marriage face very unique struggles today which requires questions regarding whether government intervention is necessary. The following will address several questions on this matter.

Today, parenthood cannot be simply defined as a right, privilege, or an obligation as it is essentially all three. For example, parenthood is a right as every parent should have the right to have children. Currently there are many who are fighting to allow