Родители и дети по-разному воспринимают семью

It is a well-known fact that marriage and family life are often perceived differently by various family members. Females and males are usually socialized quite differently in most cultures, so they have different expectations and perceptions of family life. Similarly, parents and children typically have different perceptions of the family because of their different positions in it. For example, children usually perceive their parents only as their mother and father, with little understanding of them as sexual partners. In addition, the experiences and perceptions of all family members change over time. Two people's expectations when they exchange their wedding vows usually change considerably when they confront the daily realities of married life. A change in the role of one spouse such as a wife entering law school is likely to alter the roles of other family members. Thus, one should point to the inadequacy of describing marriage and the family in terms of any rigid characteristics.