The local dynamics of parent–child relationships

A Life Space Perspective to Approach Individual Demographic Processes

“…In fact, it appears necessary to look beyond the household to study contemporary trends in family life and to take into account the strong ties that are formed beyond marriage and consanguinity. The notion of localized relationships through their proximity and frequency was developed to qualify the support network of individuals (Bonvalet and Lelièvre 2007;. And the presence of the famille-entourage lifestyle anchored on a territory bears witness to a reality, in quantitative terms at least.…”