[Publius]

The nuclear family?

Not necessarily.

https://freerepublic.com/focus/chat/4196169/posts?page=60#60

[G Larry]

Realized I posted to your linked article instead of here:

This is a bit over-simplified and a bit conspiratorial.

It was the move away from the family farm and productivity gains in that arena that allowed the next generation to pursue a career in business and industry.

I'm the oldest of 9 and enlisted at 17 during Nam, just to get away from "home life". And when discharged I made sure I had work/career options that didn't include going home.