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Failing marriages
and increased
divorce rates
Decline of the
nuclear family
Democracy and
anxious parents
Emotional
attachments
The e
ect of
migration
Ageing
society
Price
Family
networks
Connected
families
Democratic
family
Ageing
populations
Ethnic
minorities
Word of
mouth
Vertical
families
Family
models
A
uent society
and family
spending
Family
bond
Anxious
parents
Obesity
Age
compression
Implications for
family tourism
Demographic and societal change
Figure 3.9
Core demographic and societal changes shaping the future of family tourism
the age at which adults buy their first property rises, so greater numbers
of children are living in their parents' homes into adulthood (Future
Foundation, 2011).
• In an ever more urban society, enthusiasm for nature and the country-
side is pronounced; over 80% of parents agree that children should know
as much as possible about nature (Future Foundation, 2011).
Many commentators have stated that the family is in destructive decline,
yet there is very little evidence to support such a proposition (Future
Foundation, 2011). What is changing is the structure of families as a result
of demographic changes. As a consequence, families are becoming more
democratic, hence destination choice and holiday activities are discussed
more among all family members. Fewer children in society mean they
