The Family and the Sexual Revolution | The Messy Family Project

About this episode

Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse discusses the importance of family and the impact of social ideologies on child development and family bonds.

In this episode, Mike and Alicia Hernan interview Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse, an economist and founder of the Ruth Institute, discussing the great importance of family, the impact of social ideologies, and how to nurture strong, resilient families in today's world. They examine topics such as the foundational role of parents in child development, the influence of modern ideologies on society, and practical advice for strengthening family bonds. Dr. Morse also shares insights on the significance of attachment in early childhood and the issues posed by modern distractions like social media.

People in this episode

Hosts: Mike Hernan, Alicia Hernan

Guest: Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse

Topics covered

• family
• sexual revolution
• social ideologies
• child development
• attachment
• modern distractions

Keywords

• family
• sexual revolution
• social ideologies
• child development
• attachment
• social media
• family bonds

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Ruth Institute

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