Gallup Major Trends & Events: Marriage & Family Issues

American values have changed dramatically since 1900. As a result, so has the typical American family. This volume explores how and why. Families have evolved from several generations living together, to smaller, spread-out households. Today, divorce and single parenthood are no longer scandalous and "unconventional" families are increasingly common. Weddings occur later in life, and many couples are choosing to have fewer, or no, children.