Family instability will invariably affect this generation and the ones to follow. As a result, sociological issues such as, abuse, poverty, and marriage trends, will continue to surround many of today’s youth. In chapter 9 of Introduction to Social Problems a detailed account of these compelling trends are explained through a sociological standpoint. Based on Sullivan’s assertions, one may deduce that generational ties and parental resources systematically shape the outcomes of children and youth in industrial nations. The dependent status of children in this society may subject them to the sociological perils of divorce, abuse, and family division. These issues derive from certain forms of family instability, including single parent households,
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In some societies, children assume greater economic independence, rendering family ties and instability less important (Sullivan, 241). In the United States, however, most children are economically dependent on parental incomes (Sullivan, 241). In turn, they are susceptible to the grip of abuse and exploitation (Sullivan 241). Children in economically dependent contexts rarely prevail in abusive situations and they are forced to endure mistreatment unless they report these abominable acts (Sullivan 241). When the book discusses childhood exploitation, it states that, “youngsters...lack the economic and social resources necessary to extricate themselves from these situations…” (Sullivan 241). Therefore, it is reasonable to accept that this trend of childhood dependency in developed nations; inadvertently creates avenues for childhood abuse and exploitation in this generation. While there is no direct connect, many abusers capitalize on this vulnerability. Therefore, family instability is a force that caters to pre-existing, abusive trends and will impact this present …show more content…
While it is not the sole cause of poverty, it is a significant predictor for this sociological issue. Certain constructs, customs and economic disparities derive from marital and familial trends. Not only do these factors subject children to poverty, they increase their risk of being impoverished as adults (Sullivan, 214). Of all industrial nations, the U.S. harbors one of the highest concentrations of children below poverty level (Sullivan 241). There is clearly an interplay between economic resources and family stability and many dynamics influence these trends. Children and teens in the U.S. are largely dependent on parents’ economic income. Furthermore, family structures are declining and single parent households are giving rise to poverty. As the family structure disintegrates, so do economic resources for children of this generation. In reference to youth in these contexts, the chapter in ‘Age and Inequality’ states, “Poverty is simply something they must live with until they become adults…” (241). Therefore, family instability may account for some instances of poverty; a sociologically constraining force that virtually imprisons some youth until adulthood. Clearly, affecting this
In some societies, children assume greater economic independence, rendering family ties and instability less important (Sullivan, 241). In the United States, however, most children are economically dependent on parental incomes (Sullivan, 241). In turn, they are susceptible to the grip of abuse and exploitation (Sullivan 241). Children in economically dependent contexts rarely prevail in abusive situations and they are forced to endure mistreatment unless they report these abominable acts (Sullivan 241). When the book discusses childhood exploitation, it states that, “youngsters...lack the economic and social resources necessary to extricate themselves from these situations…” (Sullivan 241). Therefore, it is reasonable to accept that this trend of childhood dependency in developed nations; inadvertently creates avenues for childhood abuse and exploitation in this generation. While there is no direct connect, many abusers capitalize on this vulnerability. Therefore, family instability is a force that caters to pre-existing, abusive trends and will impact this present …show more content…
While it is not the sole cause of poverty, it is a significant predictor for this sociological issue. Certain constructs, customs and economic disparities derive from marital and familial trends. Not only do these factors subject children to poverty, they increase their risk of being impoverished as adults (Sullivan, 214). Of all industrial nations, the U.S. harbors one of the highest concentrations of children below poverty level (Sullivan 241). There is clearly an interplay between economic resources and family stability and many dynamics influence these trends. Children and teens in the U.S. are largely dependent on parents’ economic income. Furthermore, family structures are declining and single parent households are giving rise to poverty. As the family structure disintegrates, so do economic resources for children of this generation. In reference to youth in these contexts, the chapter in ‘Age and Inequality’ states, “Poverty is simply something they must live with until they become adults…” (241). Therefore, family instability may account for some instances of poverty; a sociologically constraining force that virtually imprisons some youth until adulthood. Clearly, affecting this