I think my past view is overly influenced by my study of anthropology.
I am in favor of examining forms of the "extended family" for us.
Charles
From: martin <mschiller at pobox.com>
You mean within the confines of the current western culture, I presume. For certainly, in the less developed areas of the world, many tribal customs provide support for the child and mother.
Martin
On Aug 5, 2004, at 1:10 PM, Charles Brown wrote:
> On the other hand, I can't really describe an alternative institution,
> that
> meets the needs that marriage does, such as responsibility for
> children.