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One of the society\u2019s most basic fabrics has been the traditional family unit \u2013 that is, a mother, a father, and their biological children. But as society becomes more progressive and accepting of alternative family types, we have begun to see the emergence of a new type of family, the \u201cmodern family\u201d. So as we embrace the range of newer and less traditional family units, it\u2019s important for us to understand the impact they have on our lives, and the lives of the children who are being raised. How does the gender of a parent influence a child\u2019s development? Is there benefit in still having a traditional \u201cmother\u201d and a traditional \u201cfather\u201d figure in one\u2019s life? Does a couple need to be \u201cin love\u201d in order to raise a child? Moreover, does one even need to be a part of a couple to raise a child, or has single parenting by choice shown to be effective? Professor Susan Golombok joins the podcast to share the main takeaways from her 40 years of research.

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