Familism and the Optimum Family

Abstract

"The optimum family system proposes to correct the sociological shortcomings of the 'greater' and the biological ones of the 'smaller.' Both the 'greater' and the 'smaller' systems have certain characteristic educational values, and these the optimum system will prove proficient to preserve. In conclusion, it may be pointed out that our practical proposal is quite in line with the philosophy of familism. That the 'smaller family' is too individualistic is now generally admitted. But the 'greater family,' on the other hand, tends to be socialistic, and to assume the form and spirit of a minute state. This is why 'greater familism' tends to supplant patriotism. And in our opinion, neither the individualistic nor the socialistic tendency will insure national and racial welfare and prosperity." (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2012 APA, all rights reserved)