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“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).” quote by Kenneth Keniston
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“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).”

Kenneth Keniston

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.

Key Takeaway

Develop comprehensive, proactive family policies.

Themes

policy family crisis management institutional design planning

Mood

analytical concerned

Type

policy institutional

When to use this quote

  • human resources
  • social services
  • legislation

Key Concepts

public policy sociology organizational behavior

Questions to Reflect On

  • What proactive family policies are needed?
  • How can institutions better plan for family support?
A Different Perspective

Crisis‑driven policies may be inconsistent.

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