Proposal, Only the Beginnings

   Lack of family unity has become a problem in the United States, because it results in unhappy people who strive for a false sense of independence.

Problem:
   Family life within the U.S. has dulled over time, but not as noticeably from the current emphasis on individuality and technology. The push for individuality initiates the pull away from the family, because the individual is trying to find him/herself. Technology only reinforces this concept by allowing people to act on their own.

Solution:
   Policy/Practical- create a movement at the national governmental level to push for "family time" towards the end of the day, when the family has a chance to come together. This movement and advocacy from the governmental level would not be enforced due to the sheer difficulty of the thought of it, nor would there be physical incentives, because of the size of the group it would apply to. People would be shown the positives of this behavior and could choose to follow it.

   Research- look into the direction families are headed and why. Using this information and records of family life in the past to bring to light the path families are headed and what the causes are.

   Media- make a hit television show that would glorify the benefits of working together as a family unit. With the advancements in technology, television shows could be seen on a television, or online via various methods, making it available to a wide variety of people.