nuclear family

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The SPLC’s Florida list includes the American College of Pediatricians, a conservative-leaning, pro-life group that promotes parental rights, the nuclear family and “honest interpretation of scientific pediatric research, without deference to current political persuasions.”

From Washington Times

As rural workers flooded to factory towns, many of their “left-behind” children grew up without nuclear families.

From Seattle Times

“When you live on your own and have your own nuclear family, you tend to put your own needs first,” Ms. Reddy said.

From New York Times

Black Lives Matter is a political organization that seeks to dismantle traditional societal norms, including attacking the nuclear family, and further socializing public education.

From Washington Times

As rural workers flooded factory towns, many of their “left-behind” children grew up without nuclear families.

From Washington Post