So Much for the Notion of Family as Refuge

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Since the recession struck, we’ve often heard it said that consumers are finding solace within the family circle. The trouble with this picture of home as refuge from the economic furies is that the recession has raised the stress levels within many families. A Rasmussen Reports poll, fielded at the end of last month, captures the harsh reality.

Fifty-eight percent of respondents said the state of the economy is causing “more stress” in their family. Asked if it has “negatively affected your personal relationship with any friend or family member,” 22 percent said this has been the case.

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