Analysis should include

ways work and family are interconnected or independent
relocation and potential separation from family members (e.g., deployment, immigration, foster homes, moving for economic reasons, separation due to domestic violence)
economic factors (e.g., health care, higher education, professional training, caring for elderly family members, multiple generations in one home)
products and services designed or improved in the last 10 years that relate to balancing work and family roles
advantages and disadvantages of having a dual-earner family
effects of technology (e.g., mobile devices, social media, 24/7 demands of work, e-learning) on the family and work balance and on mental health.

Process/Skill Questions:

Thinking

How has the traditional separation of work and family changed in the last 50 years?
What are the effects of female poverty (i.e., an increasing number of women in short-term, low-wage, dead-end jobs) on single-parent families? On the workplace? On society as a whole?
How does relocation due to deployment, natural disaster, and other reasons affect the interconnectedness of work and family life?

Communication

How can families and individuals address trends in the workplace?
What influences a person's beliefs and attitudes about work and family responsibilities?

Leadership

What are the effects of technological advancements on families and on society?
What leadership skills are helpful in aligning family income with long-term family goals?

Management

How can decisions be made about the best way to deal with social, economic, and technological changes?
How might society influence the way families manage their work and family responsibilities?
How does the constant availability of cellphones (mobile devices) and instant communication affect the family dynamic, relationships, and work-life balance?

Teacher Resources:

The Anxious Generation by Dr. Jonathan Haidt
Commonwealth Conversation: First Lady of Virginia Suzanne S. Youngkin and Dr. Jonathan Haidt (YouTube)