The model of the family that includes a married couple, breadwinner husband and homemaker wife, and children now describes only one in five families in the United States.

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This model, often referred to as the "nuclear family" model, has become less common over time due to changes in societal norms, economic pressures requiring dual-income households, increased divorce rates, and a rise in alternative family structures.

The Model of the Family That Includes a Married Couple