Individualistic family structures

By the reinforcement and perpetuation of individualism, conventional family structures do not allow for the development of an interrelatedness between different family members. The approval and reward systems within families encourage competition and self-aggrandisement. This not only reinforces individualistic pursuits but perpetuates and engenders self-centred achievement.

1. Unbridled individualism

1. Simplistic family decision-making structures
2. Individually defined operating structure of marriage

1. Personal need for recognition
2. Isolation of individual decision-making from context
3. Diffusion of family role expectations

1. Negative effects of the nuclear family
2. Individualistic morality

1. Failure to recognize uniqueness of family members

1. Individualism