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Rethinking Policies for the Demands of Modern American Families

In 1960, 73% of children were raised in married-couple households, according to the Pew Research Center. By 2014, less than half were. The notion that there’s one traditional family nucleus no longer holds true. But New America president Anne-Marie Slaughter and Family Story co-director Mia Birdsong argue that the U.S has stuck with old policies aimed toward traditional two-parent households, and it's time to rethink them. We speak with Slaughter and Birdsong about policy changes that can help meet the demands of today's families.
Mina Kim
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In 1960, 73 percent of children were raised in married-couple households, according to the Pew Research Center.  By 2014, less than half were. But New America president Anne-Marie Slaughter and Family Story co-director Mia Birdsong argue that the United States has stuck with outdated policies aimed toward two-parent households.  We speak with Slaughter and Birdsong about policy changes that can help meet the demands of today’s families.

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Guests:

Mia Birdsong, co-director, Family Story

Anne-Marie Slaughter, president, New America; author, "Unfinished Business: Women Men Work Family"

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