The past, present and future of a family
1. Research and describe (as best you can) the family situation of ONE of
your grandparents when she/he was about your current age.
2. Think about and describe your family situation currently
3. Predict the family situation what your grandchildren will be when they
reach your current age
4. Identify and elaborate on two elements of continuity or disjuncture
• Number of children
• Extended/nuclear family unit
• Relationship between genders
• Relationship to economy
5. Discuss what is driving either continuity or change in for each of these
two elements