Explanation should include

• interconnectedness of work and family, historically and today
• new products and services that relate to balancing work and family roles
• advantages and disadvantages of having a dual-earner family.

Teacher Resources:

• Cultivating Critical Thinking, Texas Tech University Raider Pressbooks
• Family and Consumer Sciences Body of Knowledge, American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences (AAFCS)

Process/Skill Questions:

Thinking

• What products and services would be beneficial in balancing work and family roles?
• How does the increase in dual-earner families affect family roles?

Communication

• How can employees and their families adjust to changes in the workplace?
• How would effective communication influence beliefs and attitudes about work and family responsibilities?

Leadership

• Which leadership skills are important in balancing work and family goals?
• How do technological advancements influence work and family roles and responsibilities?

Management

• How can employees and employers use the practical reasoning process to make decisions?
• How do society and societal concerns influence the way individuals manage changes?
• What management strategies should families implement to balance work and family roles?