Good article! I agree, but I had a uniquely shitty experience around nuclear family, so have been more interested than most in alternatives. I found Tamera Healing Biotope in Portugal to have some of the most unique takes and solutions on this conversation. Have you heard of them? Tamera.org
As someone else already shared, alternatives are not received well by those who've already accepted the state default... self appointed guardians of the status quo. Tamera provides an interesting proof of concept that provides an example of what can be, supporting truly meaningful resistance. It's been very challenging, but I cannot give up the fight that there's a better way.
All that said, there's much these conversations, articles, and proofs of concepts can do to help people live what they do have before them more intentionally and meaningfully.
Looking forward to reading more of your thoughts on everything, which feel quite similar to my own.
Very interesting read, I grew up with alot of cousins and grandparents around me in the church I was raised in. I think it has effected me more now that I don't really have that support system anymore. In a time when I am learning the next phase of my journey without any guidance it seems.
Thank you! I think a global shift in consciousness is occurring from an egoic state (based in separation) into spirit (the expanded state of consciousness beyond ego) and by this, society will be radically changed. This includes marriage and the family structure.
I was excited to stumble across this article as I have been doing some exploring as well into the possible future scenarios of society as well including the nature of families. I think things will be radically different in the next 50 years or more for a number of reasons. To me, this was very interesting content.
Thank you Aaron! It really is an exercise in hope vs nihilism when I think about what the world will look like in 50 years. Tech has a huge role to play in that but I honestly have no idea how it will eventuate past this vibe.
I was a baby boomer, had one older brother who teased me to make me cry. We were a middle class family in a working class district and we were sent away to boarding school age 8. My brother and I became good friends once we left home. I didn't want a career so did menial jobs and lived cheaply while being a poet and activist. I have no children and have had no partner for the last 15 years. So I am Other in your poll. I love tribe, I love family, I love relationships and I love my independence. I've lived communally and I miss it, and I miss having a relationship. My brother's family I see maybe twice a year and my brother and his dog I see maybe twice a month, and my tribe of friends I see maybe twice a month. I have a state pension so get on with history research and farming a food forest. I'm pretty happy, get slightly sad sometimes. Nuclear family? Better than nuclear war.
Hi Ed thank you so much for sharing, I really love how the internet can fling together people and their stories in ways that would never have connected otherwise.
Sounds like a real spectrum of experiences but I do have to say, I have a lot of respect for anyone that forges their own path and lives life on their terms. Some days it was worth the risk, and some days not so much but I have to admit I do sporadically fantasise about fucking off to the woods and doing nothing but yoga, reading, writing and meditating.
I do agree and have been voicing my concerns - often to vicious reactions- since the early 80’s. I believe that the combo patriarchy and capitalism has a lot to answer for here. In the 60s and 70s alternatives sprang up: families combining the responsibilities for their “collective children”… but the messaging about the idealised nuclear family are so all pervasive it’s tough to even consider alternatives…
I think therein lies the issue. The judgement people receive for wanting to step out of the culturally accepted norm. As if that will effect their life in anyway. I can't wait to share a house with all my best mates, our kids and their kids being super tight and sharing parental responsibilities!
Good article! I agree, but I had a uniquely shitty experience around nuclear family, so have been more interested than most in alternatives. I found Tamera Healing Biotope in Portugal to have some of the most unique takes and solutions on this conversation. Have you heard of them? Tamera.org
As someone else already shared, alternatives are not received well by those who've already accepted the state default... self appointed guardians of the status quo. Tamera provides an interesting proof of concept that provides an example of what can be, supporting truly meaningful resistance. It's been very challenging, but I cannot give up the fight that there's a better way.
All that said, there's much these conversations, articles, and proofs of concepts can do to help people live what they do have before them more intentionally and meaningfully.
Looking forward to reading more of your thoughts on everything, which feel quite similar to my own.
Be well... Immanuel
Very interesting read, I grew up with alot of cousins and grandparents around me in the church I was raised in. I think it has effected me more now that I don't really have that support system anymore. In a time when I am learning the next phase of my journey without any guidance it seems.
Thank you! I think a global shift in consciousness is occurring from an egoic state (based in separation) into spirit (the expanded state of consciousness beyond ego) and by this, society will be radically changed. This includes marriage and the family structure.
I was excited to stumble across this article as I have been doing some exploring as well into the possible future scenarios of society as well including the nature of families. I think things will be radically different in the next 50 years or more for a number of reasons. To me, this was very interesting content.
Thank you Aaron! It really is an exercise in hope vs nihilism when I think about what the world will look like in 50 years. Tech has a huge role to play in that but I honestly have no idea how it will eventuate past this vibe.
Where has your research lead you?
I was a baby boomer, had one older brother who teased me to make me cry. We were a middle class family in a working class district and we were sent away to boarding school age 8. My brother and I became good friends once we left home. I didn't want a career so did menial jobs and lived cheaply while being a poet and activist. I have no children and have had no partner for the last 15 years. So I am Other in your poll. I love tribe, I love family, I love relationships and I love my independence. I've lived communally and I miss it, and I miss having a relationship. My brother's family I see maybe twice a year and my brother and his dog I see maybe twice a month, and my tribe of friends I see maybe twice a month. I have a state pension so get on with history research and farming a food forest. I'm pretty happy, get slightly sad sometimes. Nuclear family? Better than nuclear war.
Hi Ed thank you so much for sharing, I really love how the internet can fling together people and their stories in ways that would never have connected otherwise.
Sounds like a real spectrum of experiences but I do have to say, I have a lot of respect for anyone that forges their own path and lives life on their terms. Some days it was worth the risk, and some days not so much but I have to admit I do sporadically fantasise about fucking off to the woods and doing nothing but yoga, reading, writing and meditating.
I do agree and have been voicing my concerns - often to vicious reactions- since the early 80’s. I believe that the combo patriarchy and capitalism has a lot to answer for here. In the 60s and 70s alternatives sprang up: families combining the responsibilities for their “collective children”… but the messaging about the idealised nuclear family are so all pervasive it’s tough to even consider alternatives…
I think therein lies the issue. The judgement people receive for wanting to step out of the culturally accepted norm. As if that will effect their life in anyway. I can't wait to share a house with all my best mates, our kids and their kids being super tight and sharing parental responsibilities!