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19. The Facts Are In: Two Parents Are Better Than One

The Freakonomics Radio Book Club

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Understanding Historical Family Structures and Challenging the Notion of the Nuclear Family

This chapter explores the evolution of family structures, including a collective living arrangement from the past, where unrelated individuals lived together under one roof. The podcast challenges the notion of the nuclear family as a natural and universal structure and highlights the challenges of family life despite its privileges.

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