"[OPEN] How does family life in the United States differ from that in other Western Nations? {}" "[OPEN] Give an example of how Americans move back and forth between the cultural ideals of individualism and marriage. {}" "[OPEN] In what specific ways is family commitment shaped by a strong market economy? {}" "[OPEN] When countries such as the United States have a similar government safety net, how does it affect family life? Be specific. {}" "[OPEN] Is American culture focused more on individualism or commitment to others? What evidence can you provide? {}" "[OPEN] Do families influence American individualism? If so, how and why? What other factors play a role? {}"