Why is it so hard to define family in the context of american society?

Question

Why is it so hard to define family in the context of american society?

Answer 1

Some people have a vested or dearly-held ideological interest in throwing over old definitions in favor of nothing very clear.

Answer 2

because people are different and family can mean something different to different ppl

Answer 3

because people have messed it up over the years!

Answer 4

Because no one wants to admit anymore that maybe kids DO need a mom AND a dad.

Our society is too loose now to revert.