Break Quote by Kenneth Keniston
“In brief, we have no explicit family policy but instead have a haphazard patchwork of institutions and programs designed mostly under crisis conditions, whether the crisis is national in scope (such as a recession ) or personal (such as a break-up of a particular family).”
About This Quote
Source Report: University Policy Review, 2019
Family policies are ad‑hoc, created mainly during crises, lacking cohesive design.
In simple terms: Family policies are reactive, not planned.
Develop comprehensive, proactive family policies.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- human resources
- social services
- legislation
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What proactive family policies are needed?
- How can institutions better plan for family support?
Crisis‑driven policies may be inconsistent.