Summary: Marriages, they say, are supposed to last forever. Why then have courts and legislatures made it so much easier to get a divorce? How did they imagine it would help society? And have women and children really reaped the intended financial and social benefits? This program examines the state of divorce in America as it argues that the time has come for the pendulum of legislation to swing the...
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2005
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Summary: In the U.S. and Canada, there are nearly 8 million single mothers. There are also more than 2 million single dads. And over the past decade, the number of men looking after children by themselves has grown at almost three times the rate for women. This program provides an intimate look at the challenges of daily life for three single fathers and their children. Societal acceptance of single...
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2006
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Summary: The institution of marriage is facing strong challenges in the 21st century, as diversity and inclusivity continue to reshape its underlying principles. Supported by some and opposed by others, issues such as same-sex marriages and the raising of families outside of marriage are ongoing sources of debate. Can marriage evolve? This program focuses on the efforts of religion and society to...
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2005
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Summary: As this program makes clear, the most important thing for a child or teenager to understand about divorce is that it is not their fault. Still, how a child or teenager is affected depends a lot on how the parents handle the divorce and whether they can preserve some semblance of family life. In this video, teens, psychologists, and divorced parents talk about the difficulties young people face...
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2005
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Summary: With divorce on the increase, many teens are a product of broken homes. This program discusses broken homes and their effects on teens. Subjects covered include the meaning of divorce; coping with divorce; the effects of a broken home; reactions to divorce; emotional acceptance of divorce; parents' views; stepparents; and where to turn for help with problems at home. Correlates to all...
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2010
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Summary: Topping a million per year, the number of divorces in the United States has tripled since 1960, and one in three babies in America today is being born to single parents. A growing body of evidence suggests that these trends are threatening the very fabric of society. Is it too late to infuse new life into a time-honored relationship? This program spotlights the efforts of those committed to...
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2005
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Summary: Unfortunately, the concerns of divorcing parents often overshadow the needs of their children. This video shows how that discrepancy is being reexamined by parents and experts.
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2005
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Summary: And they lived happily ever after. Most couples expect their wedding day to end like a fairy tale. However, statistics show that almost half of all marriages end in divorce. Most newlyweds are not as prepared for married life as they are for their wedding day. This program explores the steps that cultivate strong marriages: choosing the right partner, moving from "me" to "we" thinking,...
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2005