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Large families were needed to work the land
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Families separated to work in towns and factories
Shift to nuclear family from extended family
After WWII, priority shifted from productivity to knowledge and information
People were working out of the home in factories
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Families become single parent, childless, children of divorce, blended family, dual paycheck families
Several levels of productivity
Shift focus to teamwork and skills development
Shift to casual Fridays, flexible schedules, and working from home
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[Laser](www1.bell-labs.com/history/laser/)
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[microprocessor](www.intel4004.com/)
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[Apple Computer](<a href='http://thescreamonline.com/technology/applehistory/applehistory.html)' >Apple History</a>
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[DVDs](didyouknow.org/dvd/dvdhistory)
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[Obama](www.barackobama.com)
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