The Perfect Family: The Complexity Of The Model Family

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Families are what make up our society. Sure, there is the individual, but every individual is part of a family. Just like cells are the basic building blocks of life, despite the fact that organelles make up the cell. There are an infinite number of family models in our society. The one that seems to receive the most attention, however, is the model family. The model family supposedly internalizes everything perfect in our society. This family has been discussed in television sitcoms, movies, books, and in every-day encounters between friends. The prevalence of the model family, despite popular opinion, is nonexistent. There is no model family, much like there is no perfect human. The main reason why a model family cannot exist is because the model family is a relative term. One person may picture the model family as a husband, wife, a few kids, and a dog. In contrast, some may picture a husband, wife, six kids, and three guinea pigs. Even if someone were to believe they had the perfect …show more content…

To many of us, the model family would be those families in a position of power. For example, the Obama family is powerful, therefore we look upon them with a sense of awe and in a light of perfection. It is only when an imperfect quality comes out into the open that we begin to question the modality of an entity. The truth is that it is not the families of power that seem to be perfect, but the families who can hide their imperfections. Whether they are in a position of authority or part of society’s lowest ranks, the ones who can make it seem like everything is fine are the families that can conceal the internal and external conflicts affecting the family. One recent occurrence was with Tiger Woods. Tiger Woods was known for being a great golfer until he was caught having an affair. After that he was not known for being much more than a good golfer that had cheated on his

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