The Impact of Different Family Structures on Children’s Well- Being and

A well-functioning family structure has an essential value for confederation because its benefits cover all members of society children, women, and men. Even though the majority of people recognize the importance of family, not many people fully understand how highly family impacts individual development, especially in young children. Researchers have indicated many types of family structures, yet the focus of this paper will emphasize on the traditional family, the single-parent family, and the homosexual family (Berman, 2012). Conservative Presidential candidate wrick Santorum argues that traditional families can provide a stable home for childrens well-being and development. Santorums article opens with an open and shut case argument somewhat the benefit of children in two-parent families (2007). Others assert that certain family structures can potentially provide children a stable home, but not all of them can nurture their elemental needs. In spite of the belief that familie s with a mother and a father present are beneficial for individuals and for society, Evan Wolfsons What is Marriage? explores the context into same-sex families. In line of business to Santorum, David S. Buckel advocates marriage for homosexual families (2007). In Unequal childhoods class, race, and family life, Annette Lareau (2011) focuses more about the impact of class, race, and socioeconomic factors in the aspect of child-rearing practices, but not so much about the influence of family structure on the childrens development. Nevertheless, within the context of different family structures, readers can clearly see the invisible benefits of well-functioning families on the growth and development of children. Children from usable two-parent families are les... ...versity Indianapolis, 2005), pp. 51, 52, 65. Web 12, April. 2012. https//scholarworks.iupui.edu/handle/1805/1675What is Behind HRSAs Projected Supply, Demand, and Shortage of Registered Nurses? Health Resources and Ser vices Administration (HRSA, 2004). Web 22, April. 2012. http//dwd.wisconsin.gov/healthcare/pdf/behind_the_shortage.pdfWilliams, Christine. The Glass Escalator Hidden Advantages for work force in the Female Professions. Social Problems (1992), pp. 227-240Womens Bureau (WB) 20 Leading Occupations of Employed Women. U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics (2006). Web 22, April. 2012. http//www.dol.gov/wb/factsheets/20lead2006.htmWomens Bureau sprightly Facts on Registered Nurses (RNs). U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics (2007). Web 22, April. 2012. http//www.dol.gov/wb/factsheets/Qf-nursing-08.htm