Social Policies to Bless Familes and Children

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"Families are vital to individuals and society. Families typically provide group identity. They generate economic resources, address the health and emotional needs of family members, and enforce moral codes and norms of behavior." Families provide such a support system for individuals within the family. If healthy, a family system can provide a place of refuge for members to feel safe from harm physically, mentally, emotionally, etc. There are so many different ways in which the government can promote families and help them in many ways. Policies play a large part in which a family can have greater access to resources such as medical care, food resources, employment, etc. In my opinion, governments everywhere should partner up with more family organization so that our economies can flourish. There are so many families that do without because they cannot afford services due to having a family. Research has shown that there are less couples having children because it is just too costly. Is this logical? Sure. Should this be a concern? Absolutely. Our societies are slowly dwindling because there are not enough resources available to families for them to be able to make it and live comfortable for themselves and their children. 

"Some believe that the case for greater government support of families is strengthened by the realization that over the last two decades, American families and families all over the world are experiencing elevated levels of stress. One key factor is economic pressure. The Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor statistics stated that in 2007, of 146 million workers in the labor force in the US, 11.9 percent of part-time workers earned at or below poverty wages while 3.6 percent of full-time workers earned at or below poverty wages. Millions do not have sufficient income to support their families, and the minimal, unrealistic definition of the poverty line means that even more families are unable to provide adequately for themselves." It is absolutely jaw dropping to see how many people don't have adequate income to be able to support themselves let alone have a family. That is why it is so important to get involved with the government so that they can truly see where there are weak points to help strengthen. As citizens, we have an obligation and responsibility to get involved and help make a difference for our countries and the world.