Is the meaning of family changing?
Is the meaning of family changing?  
Podcast: On Point with Meghna Chakrabarti
Published On: Wed Sep 23 2026
Description: Family estrangement – cutting ties with a parent, grandparent, or sibling – is often seen as at odds with the meaning of family as we know it. Sociologist and author Rin Reczek says it’s time to rethink what family means and what we expect from it. *** Thank you for listening. Help power On Point by making a donation here: wbur.org/giveonpoint