Discuss the institution of the family vacation. Do you think family vacations are any more prevalent among suburbanites than city dwellers?
How does this family strike you as the typical suburban family of the early 1970's?
Discuss how this image suggests the affluence, leisure time, and materialism that are generally associated with suburban living?
Consider the irony of cherishing life in the suburbs on one hand, yet seeking to escape it on the other/
What were your family vacations like? Does this image remind you of summers spent as a child?
This is a classic American family picture from 1970. Dad has worked to afford all these things for his family. The station wagon is needed because the family has grown. The runabout is the symbol of summer vacation at the lake. The home with 2 car garage denotes a level of affluence attained. Mom has done her part too. Congratulations to them!! Great shot. It is just like I remember our home being in 1960s and 79s.
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