Family Studies

As marriage declines in modern society, so too does much of our economic status (refer to Demographic Winter). Divorce rates have skyrocketed, marital satisfaction has decreased, and fewer and fewer children are being born into healthy families. Doesn’t it seem ironic that so much misery would prevail when our society encourages us to do what makes us happy? This phenomenon has been deemed the “Paradox of Choice.” As more and more options arise for us to choose between, we become less satisfied with whatever choice we pick, as we can imagine that there may have been a better option out there somewhere. For example, if I gave you a Hershey’s chocolate bar, you probably wouldn’t complain, and would be content with happily eating your bar. But if I gave you a decision between a Symphony bar and full-size Snickers, you may have a dilemma. People higher in the trait of conscientiousness and neuroticism would second-guess themselves, thinking of how much better the other one migh

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Dating in the Modern Day

October 26, 2019

Dating is becoming more and more of a lost art. Marriage, courtship - all are now seen as detracting from the pleasures of self-indulgence and lack of intentions. This is part of a much larger movement, in which there is a tendency among those of the newer generation to reject the notion of “no pain, no gain.” A major contributor to this phenomenon is the rise of technology in the lives of adolescents. Whereas the previous generation took risks, broke bones, bled, sweat, and everything in between, the newest generation has risen to learn that the risk of failure outweighs the benefits of success. The has particularly affected relationships. Marriage is now seen as an optional benefit, a mere commitment to someone with whom you have formed an attachment. In past times, marriage was a societal institution. Now, it is viewed as an unnecessary addition onto “love.” This change has roots in the revolutions that took place during the middle of the twentieth century. The rise of femin

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The Importance of Communication

November 23, 2019

Effective communication with others is one of the most difficult and vital parts of any individual’s life. As exceptionally hyper-social creatures, humans are very susceptible to negative effects associated with a lack of socializing. Unfortunately, this skill is being lost and discarded rather rapidly. More and more people are feeling and becoming isolated, even when surrounded by crowds of people. More is spoken, but less is said. More is read, and less is understood. True communication is becoming more and more of a lost art. One of the most major difficulties with proper communication is the boundary that lays between minds. I cannot know your experience, just as you cannot know mine. Yet, even such a difficult obstacle as this can be overcome through the simple use of empathy. One can find common ground between experiences, and, through that, communicate. Another major difficulty is apathy. Most people nowadays don’t care enough to communicate properly, or even at all. The