[aruanan]

Reengineering the Family (What are the consequences of our severing biology from parenthood?)

If "family" is whatever the usual arrangement is of offspring and parents, then the traditional family of the west is the oddball. This isn't to say that it isn't the best way to raise kids and that it doesn't provide the most sound foundation for an advanced civilization. It's just to say that it is as rare throughout history as are a government and economy like those of the United States.

[frogjerk]

It's just to say that it is as rare throughout history as are a government and economy like those of the United States.

I'm not quite sure I understand your post. Are you saying that the traditional family of a Father, Mother and children has been rare throughout history?

[brytlea]

Can you elaborate?