This fact sheet presents an overview of current and projected changes in American family life, along with implications of those changes for home economics educators. Topics which are covered include: (1) changing family structures; (2) working women and homemakers; (3) family problems such as divorce, adolescent sexuality and pregnancy, violence and neglect, and narcissism; (4) the need for child care and child development programs; (5) consumer education with an emphasis on responsible consumption and energy conservation; (6) home management, especially money management; (7) social and psychological effects of the household environment on family members and the use of the home as a learning center; (8) nutrition and food; and (9) economic, social, and psychological concerns related to textiles and clothing. A bibliography is included which cites three resources, one of which is available from the Educational Resources Information Center (ERIC) system. (DC)