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This clip from "The Andy Griffith Show" reflects the idea of the American Family in the country's past. In modern society, an average family would not get together to do such activities as shown above. It seems as if the American Family has grown very far apart when compared to this time frame, the 1960's. Families seem to be more comfortable with each other, and just want to have fun. It's a shame that may not be the same today.
 * 1. Why did you select this clip? Do you believe this reflects the idea of the American Family in the country’s past? Or, is this a current reflection? **

**2. What you see: How are they dressed? Who is present? What are the circumstances?** ** What you hear: What are the characters saying? How are they saying it? ** The characters within the clip are dressed more formal. Formality seems as if it has been lost throughout the years. The whole family is present in this scenario. They are very kind towards each other and have a very loving tone in all of their voices.

Every person's role within the activity is to simply have fun and play their instrument. The family seems to consist of others, such as friends and cousins. Everybody is very close to each other and give off a warm feeling towards others.
 * 3. Discuss the over dynamics of the family. What/ who makes up the family? What does each person’s role seem to be? **

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The Brady Bunch is a perfect example of how a late 80's, early 90's family functioned. The American Family was all about being together. This was most likely at it's peak during this time frame. In this clip, the family was described to be as a home, as it should be. "This family is our home."
 * 1. Why did you select this clip? Do you believe this reflects the idea of the American Family in the country’s past? Or, is this a current reflection? **

**2. What you see: How are they dressed? Who is present? What are the circumstances?** ** What you hear: What are the characters saying? How are they saying it? ** The clothing style seems to be more contemporary in this clip more than the Andy Griffith example. However, this was a transitional time period. The whole family again is present within this clip. They are all supportive of each other. It seems as if their dialogue is very different than ours today.

Each person's role within the family is to be supportive of each other. The family is big and everybody is very loving towards each other.
 * 3. Discuss the over dynamics of the family. What/ who makes up the family? What does each person’s role seem to be? **

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This clip perfectly represents the struggles that a lot of people may have to go through in modern days. The main character in this family just met his real biological father, and he's ashamed. It seems as if these struggles and problems are more often and frequent nowadays than they would the past. This clip is a perfect representation of one of the many problems that may be.
 * 1. Why did you select this clip? Do you believe this reflects the idea of the American Family in the country’s past? Or, is this a current reflection? **

**2. What you see: How are they dressed? Who is present? What are the circumstances?** ** What you hear: What are the characters saying? How are they saying it? ** The clothing style is very casual in this clip. Ever since the 90's, the formality of clothing at home has dropped. A nice comfort level was achieved. Also, the characters in this clip use modern slang terms.

Even though that the main character's biological family is not there, he belongs to another one. Each person in that family comforts each other through struggles as shown in this clip.
 * 3. Discuss the over dynamics of the family. What/ who makes up the family? What does each person’s role seem to be? **