- 24 Nov 2010 11:46
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Not so much, no. As far as I can tell, the extended family has been the norm through most of history. (Most of western history, at any rate. I don't know enough about other historical cultures to speak confidently.)
Rich wrote:Hang on a minute, I'm no expert on the history of the family, but my understanding is that the nuclear family existed in large parts of pre industrial Europe. There were significant differences in family structure prior to industrialisation.
Not so much, no. As far as I can tell, the extended family has been the norm through most of history. (Most of western history, at any rate. I don't know enough about other historical cultures to speak confidently.)